A Library In a Small Town...

A lonely library in Toppenish, WA.

Hundreds of people pass by blinded by ignorance. I've witnessed these people full of emptiness talk and laugh about nothing. To their misfortune they are as foreign to knowledge as a prisoner to freedom. It is unknown for sure whether this case is the result of a failed system or whether this is the work of societal brainwashing. However, for this crime there is no investigation nor will there ever be one.

Those of higher power will say, "the resources were there but they have failed to utilize them, we have done our part." This will justify the cutting of funds and loss of jobs for those who believe in change. 

Pray, I say. Pray, that things do change because I believe. If only one or two make it to sea that is death to an extinction that's predicted to be.

Seek love, seek faith, and seek knowledge. These three traits will send a person further than college.  

A Day In the Office...

Just like any other day in the office, a man works for the collective, the well being of everyone else, the organization, or company in what is a capitalist system. Within this system there are goals and they have to be met. There are stacks of papers and they have to be filed. There are also a million other things you are asked to assist in as well as in planning and development. Not to mention, case notes that have been jotted down in the field and need to be typed into the database about every interaction with a client. 
It is asked that you only work eight hours, you are reminded on a daily basis that there is no overtime, but if you do accumulate extra time you are asked to flex it. Then after you have flexed your extra time, you return to the office, and are asked whether you have completed your work. Then here comes another pile...

The Simplest of Things

There's no doubt that the simplest things in life are those that bring us the most joy. This spring, I find myself growing a whole lot of pepper plants, blueberry bushes, and a wide variety of food. I have learned quite a bit about plants and also about the soil. I have even gone into Starbucks to ask whether they participate in the grounds for gardeners program and it's been great! I don't know if this comes with age or with home ownership, but I can tell you this is a new founded way of life. It's inspiration at its finest.

A Pinch of Wisdom 

All people come to a time in their life when they no longer know what direction to take. Even men of great strategy that had a plotted course in the darkest of nights come to a moment that they are at a loss about their next move. However, the big question is whether there is fear in the heart. 
Not in mine... I am well aware of my position and I proceed with cautious curiosity. Within my years, I've learned that we maneuver the ship but we need the wind to guide us. The wind, the same invisible hand that uplifts our tired body after long hot day of work with a subtle breeze. 
Like in life, gardening teaches us a valuable lesson. That if we are able to plant the seed with love, water it with hope, the hand of God takes over, and provides us with sustenance to continue our journey. For that is why I do not fear because I know you are with me.