Let Go.

Comfortably "living" obliviously
Kick
Shove
Repress

Uncomfortable attempting to sweep me off my feet,
scared to death.

Listen, look, dig deep
the Holy Spirit leading
gonna hurt a bit, it's okay.
Rather debate, retreat, remain blind to thee.

Not an option this time, sweetie...

Unbeknownst to me, hadn't turned it all over,
baggage, lethal habits
still trying to control-freak subconsciously.  

Goodness and commitment waiting on you,
coming into God's image,
new life in Christ-
I've let go...

I AM His, trust this...

Seek--It's That Simple.

My mind is always racing, no longer in a chaotic can't keep up and keeping me up sense.  Rather, a constant lovely and refreshing sense.

Between the amazing Spirit moving sermons, day to day random human interactions; both w/ those unknown & known to me, the varied varieties of deep, spiritual thirst quenching opportunities also at church--brings forth individual as well as shared Godly relations and growing. 

Even in my required isolate downtime the above maintain not suffocate. 

They race comfortably now, from mind to feet; relaxing, restoring, exploring.  Proper displacement; Jesus working noticeably on the openings and closings!

Living, Loving, Believing

God & I talk often, all day, every day.

Jesus and I walk often, all day, every

day.

Not just in times of trouble and

saddened tears

Also sharing belly laughs and the

happiest tears!

May the Spirit unfold nothing but

God's will for you, Happy New Day!

Excluded.

http://m.13wham.com/article?id=4634956&categoryid=1096&election=&provider=  (controversy over opening meetings with prayer)
Personally, this small step is a victory, I am not a Greece resident.

When I was in sixth grade, some thirty years ago, one morning during the beginning of the Pledge of Allegiance "the new kid" (whose name I still recall) said he couldn't say it.

I grew up in the 'farm country' of New York, where you said the Pledge and we also learned Darwinism along with Creationism.

Needless to say, all eyes on the boy as the teacher asked politely why not.  He was Canadian was his answer as well as in more laymen terms, it would go against his allegiance to Canada.  He was excluded from having to do so and allowed to sit down.

None of us ever thought negatively, more respect for his loyalty.  Later on we learned much about Canada, including the national anthem, which we gladly added to our morning routine at some point.

No lawyers, lawsuits, anger or disrespect, that I recall.  Just proving things can always be worked out.

I myself am mindful to approach things positively, maybe an eye brow raised time to time, though always willing to listen and work.  

I am curious why there's no HUGE deal about "In God We Trust" on our money.  All people use it, jus' sayin' -- things that make you go hmmmm

How Great Thou Art (Throw Back)

For any who disbelieve,
the Lord God does indeed walk with me.

I see Thee
I hear Thee
I feel Thee

and

Thou doth know me inside and out.
On any given day Thou shows Thy face
in many deeds, words and others,
divinely.

Mysterious as it may be,
I KNOW it is Thee,
as I humbly acknowledge
Your presence day to day,
I joyfully give you thanks and praise!

How Great Thou Art...

Time To Wake Up; Soberly Sobering

Have you ever had one of those moments in time when your knees buckled?
Almost as if one of your chums came up from behind and pushed theirs into yours?

Have you ever had one of those moments when you felt time stop?

Your ears went flush, all went quiet for a moment and you realise what you just felt, felt like shock?

A jolt of everything electrically slamming into place,

as if just at the right place and time

everything Divinely aligned?

Your deepest of everything known and unknown colliding from worlds beyond--

YET, fully knowing what is going on quicker than you?

Seeing it

Living it

Infinitely multiplied by powers beyond belief. 

Know what you already possess is of great depths

through our Maker, Creator, Comforter and King...

The powers that be can

stand

tower

and do much on their own

but, combined, when these two worlds collide--

You have the most heaven sent

fully blessed

through Him

and yet to come-- beauty you own

complemented and complementing what is,

what will be

a limitless eternity--

The way God means us to be...

Again, My Rose Colored Glasses, pls

Rochester, NY area colleges to see a 3.5% tuition increase and 4.4% for room and board.

Solution:
"The initiative will offer inmates the opportunity to earn either an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree over the course of two to three years."

Sorry?!  Couldn't resist as the Sesame Street 'which one of these things doesn't belong here...' song runs amuck in my mind!

Side note:  In 2007 one pair of glasses I owned were gold frames with, yes, rose colored lenses!  Got so much wear during the presidential debates they broke in 2009!!!  Lol

Inwardly Turning

One of the reasons Advent is my preference to Lent is the consuming joy felt.
Lent being more a cumbersome, somber state of affairs.

Turned inward,

distant from the world around

focus heavily amongst the spiritual realm.

Balance not a strong suit

often confused

misunderstood

finding the "grey" area

not the issue at all ...

Quite contrary

that is indeed

residency

majorly.



Often voiced;

old soul, wrong place in time,

hard to relate.

Stemming way back,

spiritual side preference

as opposed to this earthly nonsense.


One who comforts immensely knowing--
"Thy kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven"



As this Lenten season progresses

continue observing

taken up;

wake-up,

did deep wilderness walking

calling ...

Mindful after three days

Christ risen from the dead

walked among the living again--

Still teaching.

Working.

Walking.

Via our

hearts, hands and feet...

City Break

Quiet, clear, coffee, moon and stars
Trickling water in the background
Engaging thoughts of pure wholeness
Every fiber of being
Taken in
Listening ...

The Forty Years

Recall as a small child thinking life was one big board game.
Everyone and everything in the world strategically placed
against me ...

Recall as well, many questions about God, Heaven, Death and Spirits.
Even though a small child, I felt I got the just of it
found it comforting and okay
even though some things explained were a little creepy.

Go ahead say I'm just a cub, still wet behind the ears,
what could I possibly know about life in Forty and a half years ...

Well, my friends, in the dozen or more should've been deads,
how the hell did I walk away from thats,
suicide attempts,
what did I do to deserve this
skin of my teeth
to safety's

during most of which faith pushed to broken
flipped God off and cursed His name
to the point of saying in vain is quite an understatement ...

Wasn't until twenty-nine and a half I heard it loud and clear;
I left you?

Go ahead "vet me" I tell you true;

He had enough, my not picking up what He's putting down
even during the bullshit.

Took me out,
could barely stand,
unsure of my own name, for almost 14 days.
Going from 2003 to 2013 in my mind, unsure which was which ...

In time out now, knowing fully time is running out,
I have been given a decade to decide ...
Live or Die!

Moral of the story;

I turned forty last August.
Fifty pounds lighter.
Eating healthy and exercising.
Not a drop to drink since 08-31-13.
More stable and mentally sound than I HAVE EVER BEEN.
Happy, whole and ME

All because God
NEVER LEFT ME ...
Ever,
for I truly am His!!!

Still Breath

Who knows the
Who
What
When
Where
Why
and how?
Only God does.

There are
Ups
Downs
Good days
Bad days
In betweens
Still breath in all of it
even at times when pain supersedes.

Through the thick and thin
it is He I call on for grace and strength through all of it.

Close knit circle of friends
in addition
for I am richly blessed and full...

Thanks be to God for the gift of all...

Twenty Fourteen

I don't do resolutions.
I don't do making New Year plans.
Though, I'm pretty routine
not a fan of flying by the seat of my pants.

I do however, set a tone,
put a vibe unto the universe, if you will,
for a lack of a better term.
Gladly knowing;

My life is in God's hands.
I follow where Christ leads.
I welcome all the ways in which the Holy Spirit is moving
and will continue to move
in and among me.
Knowing where I am taken is what is meant to be.

Happy (up and coming) Twenty Fourteen

Merry Christmas!

Blessing of the Birth
Christmas Day is here!

Joy to the World
Hark!  The Herald Angels Sing
joy fills the heart
overflowing

24/7, 365 a year
anticipating,
embracing,
hope, peace, joy and love
close as close can be,
mindfully living
Christ within me,
Christ within you,
too.

Prince of Peace,
Happy Birthday to you!

Merry Christmas...
everyday!

M.A.A.

Paths diverted, divided,
fork in the road.
One last match to strike
standing on firm ground
head outta my hands
no looking back
into God's care
as I light it up
walking away
I pray.
May the peace of Christ be with you <3

Some bridges require burning
For the sake of both parties...

Life's Too Short

Individuality showcased, each twinkling flake of snow
as street lights, night sky, heighten the snow globe effect
amongst the not so long ago
trees engulfed by a multitude of fiery red orange colors
now barren, covered, glistening
angelically
as you stand taking it all in.

Magical delight, as if seeing for the first time
picturesque postcard views
with every blink of the eye
so much so, taking your breath away--
repeatedly.

Effortlessly, peacefully, gracefully,
changing directions
branches keeping time you are lost in...

To It All

Point of origin untraceable, not locatable
unimportant
called out from the dust and ash
grabbed my boot straps
up, standing here.
Dusted off, reclaimed my identity -

Not saying painless
torched bridges, cleaned house
changed directions
no looking back
yes, all healthy decisions.

New spaces opened, created, inhabited
unlimited.
See saw the Holy Spirit at work
put the gloves down
passport away
acoustic sound
all incredible.

So much, so far, in so little time
very content with all the happenings.
No regrets, not finished yet
always in progress and process.

Blissfully watching, waiting and anticipating Christ's arrival
giving thanks for all things past as well as,  yet to come...

'Tis The Season For Whiplash

Throwing the dice
ain't shootin' craps, more oracle, perhaps.
On a roll, keep your cash in hand
not that kinda gamblin' man.

Spirituality runs deep
'Tis the season to make Christ's case.
Lets pull our heads outta our asses
Stand up.
Stand strong.
Bring it back to the actual point of Observance...
CHRISTmas.

Christmas in July, black Thursday, Friday
Cyber Monday
are you kidding me?!

Give thanks, dessert,
trample one another
to get what first?!

Advent a favorite for me
every year it's like I take the over commercialization
personally.
It's now offensive to say Merry Christmas
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holiday's preferred.
If I shake my head anymore
I'll have whiplash--

So,
Imma offend many this year.
Imma defend many this year.

Show some respect put Christ back where He should be;
Appreciated, Celebrated, Anticipated...

Just For a Moment

Everyone's so busy
dropped in the running position
rushing here, there and everywhere
doing this or that.

It's quite amazing, awing
impressing, inspiring
green with envy, a bit,
I can no longer keep up like that.
Flip-side
catching what might be missed.

Time is our most precious resource;
at the same time a factor that rushes us
even when in the company of dear ones.

Maybe I'm eight in my thinking
it's just so securing and comforting
slowing your roll
just enjoying
moment to moment
where
whom you're with.
No other matters or cares
second handing in your head.

Juggling things around
squeezing in silence and space from it all
still rushing it.

When you got the time
ticking....

ticking in your head.

                   

Eyes Of A Child

Realization of the imagination
creativity
simplicity
where does that go?
For some.

Grow up, act like an adult
not my gig the majority,
what fun would that be?!

Spongebob Squarepants
Tigger
Goldfish named Chip,
so what --
they're part of my repertoire.

Called fuckin' nuts
more times than I can count.
More often than not
poking holes in the box
head in the clouds;
"keep your head down"
"too sensitive"
call it as I see it,
as it is.

I'll laugh and say it right to your face,
not to be mean,
sadness actually,
so stuck in "reality"
humor gets lost.

All the shit happening in the world today
it's all so big, so small
panoramic view of it all
perhaps, it's your perceptions that need revisiting.

Stick with me kids --
I'll show you how to evaluate, break it down,
the lighter, brighter side,
getting shit done
making a difference
looking through the eyes of a child.

Really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgJLTmgWLog&feature=share&list=PLqNVnrtEQr-0Cqy9jXBOqa7kv5WHkX5rO&index=32

I'm a guy who talks too much

not the stereotypical bullshit one would assume

every word I speak is heartfelt truth.

I cannot help that at times it's overwhelming

or OMG just shut up -

I really do try.

Like throwing Mentos in Coca Cola

and shaking it up

yep, if it doesn't come out 

feels just like Imma explode 

bustin' the bottle apart.

The deeper the feelings

the more that fills my heart

outlet - needing to be shared.

So, my apologies

if saying too much is bothersome...

Word.

True dat.

That's just who I am,

Really!

Ty Albee