Soul Searching--or something like it.

I am currently in the middle of this book called, The Sound of Paper. So far it has been a journey into my creative heart that through the hassle and bussle of life can be ignored. The journey has been amazing, a real opportunity to find my inner needs, both emotional and creative and let them be heard. After each short essay is a writing exercise, or just a good excuse to spend some quality time with you pen to the page. The following are the results of a few of the exercises.

If the best of all possible world were reality,.....
- I'd confront my doubts
- I'd publish a book
- I'd work to renew my friendships.
- I'd believe in myself.
- I'd write daily despite my laziness.
- I'd work hard to practice my art.
- I'd spend more time with the Lord.


And the idea that through this journey and help in opening my creative side comes the acknowledgment that there is indeed a larger power speaking through me.

Childhood God:

1. Large
2. powerful
3. beard
4. sheep
5. loving
6. watching
7. constant
8. obligation
9. ten commandments
10. Lenten Soup suppers

Adult God:

1. options
2. Grace
3. understanding
4. listens
5. common ground
6. support
7. reformation
8. prayer
9. friend
10. confidant

Dear God,

You have gone from an obligation to an option. From a beard with sheep to a friend that I look for everyday. The required church attendance has now become something I look forward to every week. Please bless our relationship. I ask for help in believing you have a plan and for strength in trusting you. I've always been patience and pray for help. I also look for you to bless my creative juice as I work on expressing myself more frequently on paper. Amen