light breaks through darkness
August 31, 2009
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There were feelings of no hope
I sank in despair
In silence I ceased striving
Be quiet, be still; love comes
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Real truth is experienced
It cuts through to all levels
The mind, heart and soul reflected
Light breaks through darkness
There is a secret
Where a person does begin
The first step is just simply
Be responsible
For how you think and act
You will find the right questions
I have learned life is not fair
I have no control of you
I will decide who I’ll be
I choose to be kind
© Terry Smith
written August 31, 2009
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Your Story Matters 
Terry, I think that writing our thoughts down is like making a commitment to honesty. Writing is the beginning point of coming to terms with ourselves. But the real benefit is putting our writing aside and then going back to it months and even years later. Sometimes I wonder who that person was who wrote those words, even if I was the author. I marvel and ask, who was that person back then? Was it really me?
Today at lunch you told me the story of your sister. You were proud of her and I could see it in your eyes. You saw the truth in her intentions that most people would want to hide. God knows all the facts and I’m sure he grieves for us when we try to hide the truth from others and ourselves. It is a sin to lie to others, but a tragedy to lie to ourselves. Thank you for your work…
Thank you, John, for your encouragement. I have looked back and wondered who wrote that and my daughter said it was you, dad. Good words from honest seeking people have been powerful in my life. The story of your father was inspiring to me and how he trained you to give to others.