by Karen Thrall | Jul 24, 2020 | ARTICLES, HUMAN JOURNEYS
photo by: Adrien Robert | Unsplash We are fortunate to live in a society that encourages people to truly pursue their dreams and to chase after their aspirations. It’s woven into the very fabric of our history pages. If you have a dream that has yet to be...
by Karen Thrall | Mar 27, 2020 | ARTICLES, HUMAN JOURNEYS
In the midst of this pandemic we are not facing one fear, but three: the fear of loss, the fear of scarcity and the fear of isolation. I enjoy engaging in thought-provoking conversations with my dad who’s 87 years old. Realistically, my parents are in the...
by Karen Thrall | Jan 31, 2020 | ARTICLES, HUMAN JOURNEYS
I think I caught the #doitmyselfitus bug Dobbin is preparing for the annual town picnic. It’s the biggest event of the year and it’s his turn to be the menu planner. Satisfied with his dinner outline, he smiles at Dodie, the entertainment coordinator,...
by Karen Thrall | Jan 10, 2020 | ARTICLES, HUMAN IDENTITY
[Always choose the best for yourself. Make decisions that complement who you are.] “Today I shall wear my red hat.” Henrietta runs her fingers over the brim of her fedora. As she looks in the mirror, she places it on her head and smiles brightly. Her...
by Karen Thrall | Oct 30, 2019 | ARTICLES, HUMAN IDENTITY
DOUG THE DRAGON LEARNS ABOUT HIS INNER-HONESTY The town gathers as the steeple bell rings. “Hear ye, hear ye. We have a new arrival” announces Mayor Doyen of Wingville. “Meet our youngest dragon. His name is Doug.” From behind a velvet curtain, with wide-eyed...
by Karen Thrall | Aug 30, 2019 | ARTICLES, HUMAN JOURNEYS
[1] CHARACTER BEGINS WITH HOPE. The journey began with Alan the Acorn parachuting from a tree. The forest was vibrant and cheered when he announced his arrival. Alan with a starry-eyed wonder, was excited to become the oak tree he dreamed of being. “How does one...
