I have tried to fit into the countless boxes of others' experiences. I have divided myself into countless pieces that would fit into those countless boxes. All of me will not fit into someone else's box. So I cut off the small part that will… …over and over again, with each small box of someone … Continue reading The Whole Self
identity
Wrestling with Tradition: Lessons from Fiddler on the Roof
I recently watched Fiddler on the Roof again for the first time in many years. There is so much about this movie that truly moves me, and I was always one lump in the throat away from a sob for this recent viewing. While I've always had a great interest in the story, it's themes … Continue reading Wrestling with Tradition: Lessons from Fiddler on the Roof
Explain Yourself
You know what's annoying? The chronic obnoxious feeling that I need to explain myself and make disclaimers about anything I may say and do. It extends mostly to social media/blogging, since that is where I express myself the most. Between my easily confused satirical pieces or my desire to break outside the typical religious box, … Continue reading Explain Yourself
mediation
How many people live inside of me? How many pieces form my identity? All my different parts bickering back and forth Some are hiding Some are sleeping And some just won't stop screaming I am both the orchestra and the conductor I am both the cast and the director And after awhile, it feels so … Continue reading mediation
