If life is a journey, I believe each of us must honor the sacred integrity of our own path. We must learn to lead from within, aligning our outer choices with our inner values, callings, and convictions. But how exactly? How, for example, do we discern and distinguish our own path from others'? How do [...]
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“Hope”
Note: This poem was selected for inclusion in a second edition of Inspiring Hope: One Story at a Time, to be released in late 2014. This second edition, compiled by Gary Doi, features a collection of stories, poems, art and photography that each represent various themes on the subject of hope. Net proceeds from the [...]
Me and My Shadow
The sun shining over endless fields of corn as the sun rose to meet the day, I walked in peaceful reflection, grateful for this season of joy and abundant growth. As my mind and body meandered along the path, I became aware of the shadow cast, at times looming large in front of me, while [...]
Empowering Our Dreams From Within
For as long as I can remember, I've loved biographies and autobiographies. Real life stories of courage amidst struggle, triumph over defeat, and hope in the face of despair. I love these stories not only because they're interesting, but because they challenge and inspire us to grow beyond the status quo, daring us to dream [...]
On Callings and Convictions
Sometimes we are called to serve - whether for a moment, a season or a lifetime. We are called to make sacrifices for a greater good; to courageously face challenges head on; to relentlessly pursue the course of right action, even when it may be unwelcome. We do not heed these callings for our own [...]
The Labyrinth of Our Heart
(Note: Below is a post I wrote a while back, though never published. Still, sometimes our unpublished thoughts are still worth sharing, and this post is no exception. It is the essence of what walking the 'Heart Path' is all about, the values by which I live my own journey and the vantage point from [...]
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