Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

Tag: Words

Why can’t I stop writing? | Part 2 of 2

If you missed my first answer to the question, it’s right here.

Why can’t I stop writing? – Answer #2
First, a confession.  I used to tell seminary students to be ready to tell their personal stories about growing up male or growing up female.  Not literally everything, but true stories, especially about what happened to and inside them along the way from there to here.

Why?  Because it’s rude Read the rest of this entry »

Affirmations and Blurts

It’s September 2009.  I’m beginning a long-overdue sabbatical, and am determined to get back to personal writing.  I’m excited about using The Artist’s Way as my guide.  Twelve weeks of structured exercises every day.  I love it!

Well, maybe not all of it. Read the rest of this entry »

Birthing a Dream | Part 2 of 2

“No, I will not do that.”  Tough words, particularly when I’m not clear about what I will do.  Many times I’ve ended up making excuses or Read the rest of this entry »

lost treasure

lost treasure
baked in rubbish heap—
gold bounty

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despite past pain
there’s no going back
to settle scores of
faulty judgments cast my way
with clear intent to harm Read the rest of this entry »