Insights of a Thoughtful Life
Reflective thoughts, original poems and cultural commentary–posted weekly
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What is heaven like?”
The little boy said.
“Are there rainbows
And moonbeams and little toy sleds?
I would take my sled
And play among the stars.
Pretend they are
Mercury, Venus or Mars”.
Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University. Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism. Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs. She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them. But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress. Do you know what is behind the door?
“It can be crowded and still feel empty—this names the hidden shapes we carry and why they matter.” . Many of us have felt a puzzling phenomenon: you can be around people and still feel alone. In my 84 years, I’ve lived in groups—engineering manager
A short poem for anyone who has ever felt unseen—and for those who want to learn to truly notice.” Do you ever feel invisible— As if you were not there? That’s a symptom of the old— Forgotten—not worth a share! Gray hair shouts “HAS BEEN”!— You aren’t in the swing of life! Too bad if you are lonely— No interest and no
From fragmentation and distraction to lasting emotional connection If you’ve sensed something quietly thinning in relationships, this is a biblical look at what may be underneath it—and where to begin. As I think about the crisis of connection, I keep
