Category Archives: Etheree

We are so connected that we can be overwhelmed, thereby being disconnected from really recognizing the thoughts and feelings of others. To be truly engaged with others, we must disengage from the distractions.

Grief is a natural reaction to loss of a loved one. Let it wash over you, feel the waves of emotion, wrap your arms around memories, but then let go of pain and sorrow… remembering the love you have received.

The light at the end of the tunnel is visible, glimpsed for just a fleeting moment, then suddenly obscured by some unexpected twists and turns. Have faith knowing that the light is there. You don’t have to see to believe … Continue reading →

Dreams. Buried canvases manifesting latent symbols of deep feelings escaping stealthily from memories hidden, better left undisturbed. Tread carefully.  Unraveling such mysteries can open Pandora’s box.

The mountains rise up from mother earth’s womb enfolded in blankets of soft green foliage… the sight breathing life into those drawn into their majesty… treasures buried silently within peaks awash in rays of heavenly light.

There is a balance somewhere in between throwing all caution to the wind and never taking a risk for fear of exposing ourselves to being vulnerable. Taking the path of least resistance, though tempting, lessens us.

Gliding through life, just skimming the surface never picking up the rocks to look at what is hiding underneath is a shallow existence. So much richness settles in the crevices. Meaning is found in what you cannot glimpse.

Words slipping off the tongue, poison daggers so carelessly hurled in selfish disregard. Weapons of mass destruction causing as much physical pain as blades of steel penetrating flesh. The cost high for such wanton disrespect.

It is not often I have clarity and I have come to rely too heavily on it before making a decision to avoid failures. Take a leap of faith.  Expect mistakes. Greater clarity comes with forgiveness.

Old routines provide me with great comfort but little insight. New things can be scary. If my fear gets in the way I will miss opportunities to open myself to wonder and to see the world as God created it.