Quotes
“A Safe Distance” – an introspective on letting go, by Author G D Grace
“Distance is the best action to use when putting needed space between an unacceptable situation or unhealthy relationships. Call it being a glutton for punishment, or being in a comfort zone, but whatever we choose to call it, always know that there comes a defining moment that whispers it’s time to let go. At one […]
9-11 (Eleven years ago) G. D. Remembers….
I remember exactly and precisely where I was when I looked at the television and saw one of the crumbling towers. It took a moment to click that I wasn’t watching make-believe-cinema. A thud hit the bottom of my spirit and ignited a fear in my confused state. What!!!! You’ve got to be kidding me!!! […]
“The gift of patience” (Reflections of a Writer) GD
I know the title might freak some of you out, but it’s actually an interesting Blog. “2DO Before I Die” http://2dobeforeidie.typepad.com/2doblog/ Life is meant to be lived. We ride out those blue days knowing that, if we are blessed to wake up in the morning, we need to capture as much of life’s beauty as […]
“One Race” (reflections of a writer) GD
Today I had an inspiring and engaging conversation with a brilliant, humble, Chinese man from Liaoning China. He holds a PhD in his specialty field, and he will be headed home at the end of the month. English is another language that he speaks, and as I focused in and paid attention to what he […]
“To help yourself…” (reflections of a writer) GD
Every now and then something rattles my creative spirit and has me questioning my abilities, regardless of all the accomplishments I’ve made. Some call it doubt. Others recite the passage “And This Too Shall Pass”, and I guess I tend to levitate somewhere in the middle during these transitional periods. The 2012 summer season of […]
“Reality Show Bull$!%” (reflections of a writer) GD
I’m trying to understand what is learned from some of these reality shows that follow the lives of people who seem to resort to throwing blows as a way of getting their point across. One thing for sure, getting up in somebody’s face and screaming at them will usually have a bad outcome. I utilize […]
“Mistakes…Only Reminders” (reflections of a writer) GD
It seems that, in life, there is always some proverbial housecleaning to do. Sometimes there is dirt that somehow finds its way back into a crack, so you always have to inspect every corner to make sure it hasn’t crept back in. This journey is filled with many discoveries, and we have to be fearless […]
“Friendship” (reflections of a writer) GD
Friendship that stands the test of time is one rich in trust, broad in understanding, endless with encouragement… where mutual boundaries are set, and freedom is promoted and not sniffled. A natural occurrence called “space allowance” is a part of keeping it healthy, for during those times apart growth occurs and individuality flourishes. If it […]
“Foreign Skies” (reflections of a writer) GD
I am educating myself about spreadsheets to inspect what I expect. LOL The Investments we make in our intellectual bank account is one of the best investments we could ever make in this life. Self-Publishing unlocked an ambitious courage that had been laying dormant for much of my life. In the beginning all I had […]
