What makes you do good? Where does this good come from? God? Are we wired as humans to instinctively do good? I personally believe that humans at their core are morally good. Like everything else, there are exceptions. Wires get crossed and chemicals become imbalanced, but for the most part, the majority of humans are good and capable of doing good things. But honestly… does … Continue reading The Good Life
The old Ironman was still standing strong as I drove past the corner gas station. I pulled into the driveway and shut off the engine. I never bother to take the keys out of the ignition. Other than some dirt covered shoes and a few moldy water bottles, there isn’t much value within its old, beat up green frame. From the corner of my eye … Continue reading Tiny Dreams
When God lets you down Left you alone and crying in the summer Makes you wonder why you even bother praying When God lets you down Brooklyn, Brooklyn don’t you fear Even when the Devils in your ear Bigger pictures aren’t always so clear Take comfort knowing that your God is near When God lets you down Brooklyn, Brooklyn don’t you cry Wipe away those … Continue reading When God Lets You Down
I quickly grabbed the familiar braided cable as my feet slipped out from under me. I removed the microspikes from my vest, slipped them over my S-LABS and glanced down at my watch as I continued to *crunch crunch crunch* my way upwards along the icy trail. Midnight had come and gone without much notice. Ever since leaving an empty Alum Cave parking lot, words … Continue reading Winter Winds
I pulled into a vacant parking lot to the sound of soft rain pitter pattering against my windshield. I slid on a pair of running shorts, sinched up my shoes and pressed start on my watch. I hardly ever get out to Oak Mountain for mid-week runs anymore. Between my work schedule and graduate classes, I typically am finished with my run before the sun … Continue reading Beyond the Fog
