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what i have learned of Love.

the other day, in kahlil gibran’s poetic book The Prophet, i read about love. his musings on the Lord are part of that which lead me closer to God and understanding Him. this particular section on love gave voice to what i have matured in and been shown this semester. i wanted to share it…

and like the phoenix, rise above its own ashes.

it is first important to know that as i write, i am nestled in a tent that is set up in my living room. here’s why you should know this, my beloved roommate allie and i, when we get together- are inspired in some pretty crazy ways. laughter and creativity are the products of our…

i can see a lot of life in you.

“The shadow and hollowness in all things is one way God keeps us restless until we rest in Him.” i can’t figure out who said that. it’s just written in my journal with quotations around it which sadly means that it wasn’t me. over a steaming cup of toasted almond coffee and a strawberry cake…

the green, green grass.

the grass is green right here. come, sit, stay and talk awhile. every moment that we live and breathe and experience is real life and its ridiculous that we believe its not. i have lived 21 and a half years which apparently count for nothing because i have not been living in the “real world.”…