Demolition precedes Renovation

I am reflecting on this year. I started writing here about this time last year. My eyes and being have been subject to a wonderous eco-system of artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries and downright hilarious expressionists. All here to get out what can no longer be contained within. Mine is a journey of ongoing and perpetual self-discovery

I gotta say!

Or more appropriately, I have to say! I am in complete awe of the community that is WordPress. I am also immensely grateful for the expression put forth by all whom I enjoy following. I have mentioned this before, but I had no idea how important it is to follow, read, like, and comment on other’s

Delusion

noun A delusion is a belief that is held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary. As a pathology, it is distinct from a belief based on false or incomplete information, confabulation, dogma, illusion, or other effects of perception. Wikipedia Wait, What? What of Faith then? It goes on, Whew! Many religious beliefs hold exactly the same features, yet are not universally considered delusional. Praise God,

Mine

What of me is mine? This body flesh and all will be consumed by the earth What of my soul? surely belongs to God and is not mine and never was. My actions are derived from what’s there for me to do and what my wants include, from that I may be compensated to barter

Perseverence

On we go to the next in my series. Sound principles to live by. At this point, I’ll recap from where I’ve delved in this honorable endeavor. Surrender, Honesty,  Hope- Great, so Now What? , Faith, Courage, Integrity- How does that lead to Integrity? , Willingness , Humility- Right Sized , Brotherly Love- Love , Justice and now Perseverance. This is the result of working Step 10 Continued to take personal