by Kristi Lyn | Sep 30, 2021 | For Change
I often hear people proclaim, “I have no regrets!” or, “I live life without regrets.” As if having regrets is a bad thing, a disappointment, something to be ashamed of. When I looked up the word regret here is what I found: v. to feel sorry,...
by Kristi Lyn | Jan 11, 2021 | For Change
“Enlighten me”, something said with a tinge of sarcasm when in the middle of a disagreement. Spoken to one with an opposing view. Spoken by one who desires less to be enlightened and more to prove the other view wrong. And yet, rewind. Try again. Say it...
by Kristi Lyn | Jan 1, 2018 | For Change
I should be more specific. These are in fact, my thoughts, on common metaphors. In an effort to filter my at times unrequested thoughts and opinions on matters at hand, I have grown accustomed to having conversations with myself. First, I have a thought and then, I...
by Kristi Lyn | Nov 16, 2017 | Christianity/Religion, For Change, Life
How often do we give an instruction to a child, our child or someone else’s child that we have influence over, that in actuality we do not follow ourselves? I was raised by two Christian parents. Married for over 35 years before they both passed away. They never...
by Kristi Lyn | Feb 16, 2017 | Abuse/Domestic Violence, For Change
Quiet frightening and disturbing paralyzed by the silence overwhelmed by the thoughts that race around in my head His voice never ending constantly condemning never approving Alone, afraid of the emptiness not knowing what I wanted what I needed... by Kristi Lyn | Mar 15, 2011 | For Change, Life
In the beginning (of me) there was me. A strong confident red headed, some might say hot headed, little girl ready to take on the world. I think that’s how my mom would have put it. I was brave, strong, persistant, curious, full of laughter and enjoyed life. My...