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?
If sleep won’t come and the night feels long, you’re not alone—and it may be revealing more than we realize The house is quiet, but the clock keeps moving. I know sleeplessness can carry serious health consequences. I’ve seen it wear someone down, and I’ve
Just like a fiddler Who skips along the roof. Stepping ever lightly And yet, not aloof. Roles are wide and varied With different pulls and tugs. Love God and His creation Seek guidance from above. Virtuous, lovely lady— A husband’s pride and joy. Strumming on his heart’s strings. Beyond trust —his choice! A life so full of wonder— Husband and children, too.
“When sleep won’t come, what is the night trying to tell us—and how do we respond wisely?” One of the most disturbing pressures on me is anything that stirs conflict in religious affairs—congregational or personal. Many times, it became apparent
