Written by Karen D. Swim Questions, doubts, more questions. Fragments of ideas that seemed just out of reach. Growing tired from the introspection, I stepped out into the nighttime air and breathed deeply of the cool air. I felt my flesh respond to the chill. Instead of grabbing a jacket, I gulped the air deeper [...]
Life, Death and Dreams
May 6, 2009 By 24 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim Do you have a dream graveyard? Tombstones planted in the backyard of your life that trumpet the life and death of long forgotten hopes, goals and plans. Birthed with possibility, shining bright with a vision, they now lie silent in a land of dry bones. “It whispers; all is waiting [...]
Vision or Lie?
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Written by Karen D. Swim Ron entered the building right on time for his appointment with Neal. The office was modern with a coolly detached vibe. After giving his name to the receptionist, he was directed down a long hallway to a spacious hallway with a large oak desk. After exchanging pleasantries, Neal and Ron [...]
Who Moved My Life?
April 27, 2009 By 13 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim “We have to be willing to get rid of the life we had planned so as to live the life that is waiting.” I planned to be a wife and mom (after my original idea of Queen of the World fell through). I was going to be bake cookies, volunteer [...]
Magic in the Mundane
April 15, 2009 By 11 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim My 4 year old cousin pulled at my pant leg, commanding my attention. I turned toward him to tune in to the conversation that he had apparently been having with me. He then pointed to a big Tonka truck and told me to say “Hi” to Tom. I saw a [...]
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