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Dawn’s light shining west 

As it crests the eastern hills day

Feeling winter’s chill 


I love dawn. I always feel deep potential. The possibilities feel endless. 

A Meditation About Seeking Greatness

So, why am I here?

Such a powerful question

This path to greatness


I want to grow, to become more, do important things, make a positive impact upon this place I love. That is what I mean by “greatness” . But that’s only a part. How I need to define my goal. 

As Thich Naht Hahn said, “The path is the goal”. It’s a fluid, moving target, evolving as my soul grows. I find this beautiful. 



A haiku at the end of a busy day

A busy day ends
I find it hard to focus
This winter evening

A haiku at the end of this busy day. Family after church, this period where birthdays intersect with major holidays.

A Windy Night Calms

Now in night’s darkness

The air has become silent

Peacefulness reclaimed

It’s now calm as the wrong storm has passed through Seattle. Hope all you Seattle area folks got through relatively unscathed. Sure seems a bit of a mess right now. 

Facing fear, putting it in its place 

Fears can speak loudly 

We must learn to not let them

Paralyze our will

Autumn’s End Nears

Still upon the tree
A feast for the passing birds
Nearing autumn’s end

I found the apples on these neglected trees to be haunting, ghost like. Sustaining the birds as the weather turns cruel.

A Walk Along The River

Along the river
My feet move through the sunlight
Serenity speaks