A poem by Emily MessiehThe Glorious MessGrowing pains. In the dark mess, you know no light. Logic has no reasoning. Pain and turmoil are what you know. There is no rest from...
by Russell CroftStepping Into The Void of UncertaintyThere comes a time in life when uncertainty camps out on your doorstep. For some, it comes knocking more than once, in a manner that is...
by Russ ShumakerHealing Anger Through Meditation in Buddhism, Neuroscience, and ChristianityWe often believe that it is things outside of us that make us angry, but anger is something that resides in each of us. Thich Nhat Hanh...
by Russ ShumakerEncountering AngerFrom Thich Nhat Hanh: "When someone says or does something that makes us angry, we suffer. We tend to say or do something back to make...
A poem by Emily MessiehWords to Fill the Pain of ChristmasIt's the most wonderful time of the year. But it doesn't feel wonderful to me. It feels heavy. The expectations of distant family,...
A poem by Emily MessiehFor Those Who have Grown Tired of the FightI'm tired of the fight. The fight of little me sparking hope that one day this world will be a better place. The fight of little us...
by Daniel StrelanDisarming DepressionLately, I’ve been doing some good things for myself. And because I’ve been doing some good things for myself, I’ve been more at ease. And...
by Natalie AlexanderThe Secret Power of Social ConnectednessFor five years I’ve attended my local gym and never connected with anyone. Most days I walk in the door, smile at familiar faces and...