The Importance of Words

The Importance of Words

Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions, rebukes—never seem to leave us.  Hateful phrases uttered by a parent. Rude comments shouted by a person we thought was a friend. Strange silence when words are...
Poetry and Words

Poetry and Words

I’m thankful today for poetry. The imagery. The rhythm. The sounds. The lines. Reading it, today. Hearing it, now. Daring my damaged brain to imagine, to dream, to notice. Luring my loving heart toward care again. Today. This morning. Now. Words open readers’ minds to...