Author name: Treesong

[img_assist|nid=51|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=150]Recent events in my personal life, my community, and my society have reminded me of the fact that we currently live in a world of death, destruction, domination, and desecration. According to my reading of human nature, everyone’s deepest desire is just to be healthy, happy, safe, and free. Yet the world of today is a graveyard of broken lives and shattered dreams. And from what I can tell, it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

So, what can we do to create positive change?

[img_assist|nid=76|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=137]After a meeting with the person who I mentioned in my Betrayal entry, I feel like we’re on the path to reconciliation, both personally and professionally. However, our trust is still shaken, and I won’t be getting back the shifts that I’ve lost.

[img_assist|nid=77|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=146]As Spring flows into Summer, my thoughts are turning to the coming days of ripeness, fullness, and fruition. People around me are tired… but they’re tired because they’re so active! Southern Illinois is blossoming into action… and I have a few blossoming projects of my own that will come to fruition this summer and fall.

[img_assist|nid=75|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=137]I recently shared a poem with someone who I thought was one of my best friends. Unfortunately, this triggered some sort of defense mechanism for her — leading her to betray my trust by sharing this poem with strangers and taking punitive professional action against me.