Sci-fi is not a genre that I'd have picked up on my own, but sometime this year I came across the synopsis of Parable of the Sower, and it got me curious enough to attempt to read the book. It took me a minute to get into the story, but once I did, I was … Continue reading What I’ve been reading: Octavia Butler
Community
I've been pondering about this word for a while now. I know there are theoretical definitions, but it's the reality of it that I'm trying to wrap my head around. What does it mean to be in a community? Are you still in a community of you don't actively engage with the community? Do you … Continue reading Community
Losing my weigh(t)
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line; my fitness journey has been anything but. If I had to map out what it looked like in the beginning, it’d look like a child’s scribble - no direction whatsoever. My first foray into fitness was with a ‘cleansing’ diet of only watermelon juice and … Continue reading Losing my weigh(t)
Context is king
Image from Pinterest I remember seeing this short story (supposedly written by Ernest Hemingway) a few times on the Internet, and it was always with a tragic tone. The interpretations mostly implied a loss that necessitated the sale. However, being a parent has given me a new perspective on the story, and I have a … Continue reading Context is king
2020 Lessons
When I was younger, there was this political hype around 'Vision 2020'. It seemed like a magical year when everything will fall into place and we'd all live happily ever after. Then 2020 happened, and it turned out to be a magical year after all, albeit not in the way we expected. Who'd have thought … Continue reading 2020 Lessons
A new beginning…
I feel like I'm only just starting to live again...as though before now, my life was like an accident waiting to happen. Then it happened and this is that part after, when the dust is settling and things are getting pieced together. A blank slate to write a new story. It's mildly terrifying and exciting … Continue reading A new beginning…
Speed Writing Based on Gen. 22: 1-8
I joined a writing group at church recently and it's the first time I'm embracing / acknowledging that I enjoy expressing myself with words. During each meet, we have 20 minutes to write something based on that week's sermon. Here's what I wrote based on Gen. 22: 1-8. It's a rough cut, and I choose … Continue reading Speed Writing Based on Gen. 22: 1-8
Hope, even in the deepest, darkest valley
"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me." - Psalm 23:4 (NLT) I like that this verse says through the darkest valley. To me, it means that there's always hope of finding our way back, … Continue reading Hope, even in the deepest, darkest valley
You can’t love what you don’t know…
...then it hit me...I'm reading my Bible to learn about God because that's how I'd come to know Him so I can love Him. How was I reading it before? Well, I don't even know. I guess because it's what I'm supposed to do. BUT having this perspective now really changes my outlook. Praise God!
Searching for kindness
Today, our Uber driver offered me candy and it almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm always touched by the kindness of strangers, but candy? Really? It got me thinking...maybe it's because I don't get the kindness I need at 'home' that I turn to mush at the slightest hint of it outside. I mean, … Continue reading Searching for kindness
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