“When the first petal opened, white as a moonlit prayer, I wept. It smelled like her kitchen. Like forgiveness… Last week, a woman stopped me in the park. Her son, she said, had carried his jasmine to chemo. “He said it reminded him… things grow in the dark.” I nodded, throat tight. She hugged me, her tears salt on my collarbone…”
Tag: hope
Hope’s Enduring Light
In the twilight of his years, a weathered soul found wisdom’s touch, a truth to make him whole. Through trials faced, where tears like rain descended, a lesson learned, a flame that brightly blended…
Drowning in Words, Finding Hope in Rain
Rain lashed against the windowpanes, mirroring the storm brewing inside me. The amber glow of the desk lamp cast long, distorted shadows across the cluttered office, each file and book an unspoken witness to the turmoil within. Writers, I used to think, were my favorite people. Not for their self-indulgent scribbles or fabricated fantasies, but for their ability to craft worlds, to capture emotions in a single sentence, to offer solace even when their stories ended in tragedy.
But tonight, the words mocked me. My latest manuscript lay open, the protagonist staring back with hollow eyes, a reflection of my own emptiness. The deadline loomed, a hungry beast waiting to devour my creativity, and all I could manage were fractured phrases, empty pages echoing the hollowness in my chest.
The Weight of a Misunderstood Smile
This story, though not explicitly tear-jerking in the traditional sense, aims to evoke a deep emotional response through its exploration of complex themes like guilt, responsibility, and the societal factors that contribute to violence. It leaves the reader with a sense of bittersweet hope, acknowledging the pain of the past while offering a call to action for a more just and understanding future…
Mission Echoes
Remember, we’re all on a journey, a path with twists and turns,
But in the shared stories, the lessons we learn,
There’s a mission that unites us, a whisper in the breeze,
To love and be loved, to heal and create, to find our own inner ease.
And when you do, when the light shines bright, and your soul takes flight,
Remember the moi who whispered, “Love’s the mission, and your heart’s the guide.”
A Year of Unfolding Blessings
This year has been a testament to the power of embracing opportunities, of stepping outside my comfort zone and discovering the hidden facets of my potential. It has been a collage of triumphs, big and small, each contributing to the vibrant landscape of my life. And as I turn the page to a new year, I do so with a heart overflowing with gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation for the adventures yet to unfold.
Pieces Of My Life As Put Together By God By Liz N Ssentamu
In every chapter, a lesson learned, a wisdom gained, a truth discerned. Liz N Ssentamu’s book, a gift so rare, a treasure trove of faith, beyond compare.
Whether you’re struggling or soaring high, Liz’s words will touch your heart, and make you sigh. For her story is one of hope and resilience, a reminder of God’s boundless benevolence.
So open the pages, let your soul soar, and discover the pieces of your life, forevermore. In God’s loving hands, your journey unfolds, A masterpiece of faith, a story to be told.