Look away from the shiny things.
When your eyes become more accustomed to the darkness,
you’ll begin to notice dimmer lights,
like that firefly by the vineyard,
or the stars in the morning.
9.2.2025
Brighter
Tag: light
Useful
How can you make yourself useful?
When the fire needs to burn,
as the darkness rains down from above,
how can you face the world
only with your bare two hands?
9.1.2025
Mission
Remember what you stood up for.
All the talks, the work, and the collaborations
they meant something.
And the history won’t go away.
As you sail out there,
remember where you came from.
8.31.2025
Warmth
The warmth that I felt then
Still lasts to this day.
Thank you for your smile
which filled my soul with a soft warmth.
I forgot about it for awhile,
but your warmth has been with me after all this time.
8.30.2025
Better
You can get better.
As the water seep through the cracks,
immerse yourself in areas of improvements.
When you are patient,
you will start to see the way.
8.26.2025
Best
Did you try your best?
It’s alright if things didn’t go alright.
Give it your best shot always.
You will know when you have reached there.
8.25.2025
Earlier
Let’s get up early!
Although it is painful,
it’ll be worthwhile in the end!
Believe in your gut feeling.
Keep your head up,
and keep going.
8.23.2025
Joy
Stay alerted
when the lull of another normal day
settles down upon your mind.
Remember your days are numbered,
and count what actually matters.
8.22.2025
Jug
Where do you contain yourself?
Notice the flow of the air,
the clarity of your vision,
and the range of your freedom.
Remember the law of Koi fish,
and keep on swimming.
8.20.2025
Hope
The walls are high,
and the fog is thick.
I have a pencil in my hand,
and the world asks a question.
The candle is burning,
and the dark night is falling.
Do not stray from the question.
Face it head on.
8.18.2025
Ralph with Coffee 
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