Ascending
When I walked with Cuzco, the llama, I viewed the world from a different perspective. We were able to hike on higher grounds and at times veils of clouds shielded our view. It was almost like the place we started from was no longer there. Normally, I would feel insecure without my anchor of familiar sights, sounds and worries, but in that lofty place (with a strong friend), I decided I was comfortable enough to think lofty thoughts.
A friend of mine at Texas A&M University-Kingsville once quipped: "There's no use dreaming, if you don't dream BIG!" I'm still not certain if I fully subscribe to her philosophy, but she will probably accomplish greater things in life than I will. Still, I believe since I ascended onto higher ground that day with Cuzco, I have changed my philosophy a little bit.
The beauty and solitude sold me. The quiet moments to listen to my heart and my own thoughts, plus the occasional question I threw out at my companion llama convinced me that we should all strive to ascend above the ordinary -- even if it is for just an afternoon. That afternoon changed my life.
When I dusted off an old novella: Wings of the Hawk which I wrote during a Civil War and Reconstruction Class at TAMUK, I decided the characters had been held hostage by my own insecurities. I wrote of strong people who conquered physical and spiritual challenges, but I felt like I didn't make the journey with them. For my characters evolved into better people and I remained behind in a funky world, chaotic world without much reassurance or faith.
So now I have released my characters so they may live and breathe inspiration unto others. And with their freedom, I have also freed a piece of my soul and belief in triumphing over the mundane things in life.
Life is a journey and I learn lessons of grace, dignity, courage and respect every single day.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wings-of-the-hawk-cyndie-goins-hoelscher/1109724543?ean=2940014131025
A friend of mine at Texas A&M University-Kingsville once quipped: "There's no use dreaming, if you don't dream BIG!" I'm still not certain if I fully subscribe to her philosophy, but she will probably accomplish greater things in life than I will. Still, I believe since I ascended onto higher ground that day with Cuzco, I have changed my philosophy a little bit.
The beauty and solitude sold me. The quiet moments to listen to my heart and my own thoughts, plus the occasional question I threw out at my companion llama convinced me that we should all strive to ascend above the ordinary -- even if it is for just an afternoon. That afternoon changed my life.
When I dusted off an old novella: Wings of the Hawk which I wrote during a Civil War and Reconstruction Class at TAMUK, I decided the characters had been held hostage by my own insecurities. I wrote of strong people who conquered physical and spiritual challenges, but I felt like I didn't make the journey with them. For my characters evolved into better people and I remained behind in a funky world, chaotic world without much reassurance or faith.
So now I have released my characters so they may live and breathe inspiration unto others. And with their freedom, I have also freed a piece of my soul and belief in triumphing over the mundane things in life.
Life is a journey and I learn lessons of grace, dignity, courage and respect every single day.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wings-of-the-hawk-cyndie-goins-hoelscher/1109724543?ean=2940014131025