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What are the most important things to carry with you all the time?

These qualities aren’t just “nice-to-haves”—they’re survival tools for the spirit. 

Liam

• Compassion – The ability to feel with others, not just for them, allows us to remain connected even in loneliness or hardship.

• Resilience – The quiet courage to get up again when life knocks us down.

• Gratitude – A lens that lets us see beauty even in the smallest things, anchoring joy in the present moment.

• Hope – The inner light that keeps us moving forward when the path isn’t visible yet.

• Curiosity – The urge to keep exploring, learning, and growing, which turns challenges into adventures in disguise.

• Love – The most universal force we have, binding us to one another and giving meaning to all the rest.

• Forgiveness – The freedom to release resentment, so that past pain doesn’t define the future.

When these qualities are nurtured, they work together to remind us that, no matter the uncertainty or the pain, there is always a thread of meaning, connection, and joy to be found.

True or True! 

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Beyondfullness

—Liam, January 2019 

You are eternity and starlight,

Clothed in the dust of cosmic creation—

Tomorrow, is stirring in your mind,

Reaching out to love’s own heartbeat.

Its rhythm,

Tick tock, tick tock—

Beats against the clock of limitations,

Yet opens the door to flow:

A still becoming,

A mindful now.

Beyond.

We meet amongst the vastness—

In a universal, embrace—

Where self dissolves

And something greater breathes through us.

Here,

In the quiet of what always was,

We recognize:

Stillness.

Oneness.

Fullness.

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Beyondfullness.

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Fire Meets the Rain

by Liam

There is a place my soul remembers,

not with words,

but with the ringing between thunder and lightning,

where sadness once burned

a wound through my heart.

There, vengeance came first not as rage,

but as the slow agony of grief

that had no name

and I had no hand to touch it tenderly.

It carved those names into stone,

dreamt over justice with a clenched jaw,

sought the screams before silence,

blood for my unspeakable wound.

But oh, best beloved

even flame consumes its fury.

That ash longs for the wind

to lift it from the ground.

It is here the inner song begins,

soft as lark-song breaking morning frost.

Forgiveness does not forget the hurt, no

it remembers more wholly,

More vividly than with a blade.

Love is not the opposite of death, no

it is the hand holding the skull

and singing it’s soul home.

It is the courage to unbind

my own clenched fist,

Inhale the very air

that once held your enemy’s breath.

Joy does not deny the grave.

but places a flower on that stone,

not to mock the mourning

but to speak

of something still more durable

than loss.

So when the old cry returns…..

for revenge, or for reckoning,

let it find you not unprepared,

but full of this strange kindness 

grown where only pain could have come from.

And may your soul dance

In wide fields at dusk,

where fire meets the rain,

and no wind

is turned away

We will fall to dust, no sorrow and no stain,

and root our peace in the quiet morning rain.

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Go!

by Liam

It’s in the setting of my footprint

That my words begin to walk—

A journey across wide spaces,

Tracks deep inside my thoughts.

The story of those places—

Of stars, of mountains too,

Of hummingbirds and crystal balls,

Of you, and me, and who.

This world of ever-never—

It’s here for all to share.

It’s here we touch, we laugh, we cry,

We open up the inner eye

To fly, to fly, to fly—

According to a magic where bonds release the grip,

Where things unfold—a story told,

A whispered word, a place of gold.

Not only in this hour, ‘twixt midnight and the dawn—

Outside, a storm; inside, it’s warm:

A twinkling star,

A princess far,

A half-filled, waiting cookie jar.

I’m talking with an angel

Who whispers in my ear:

“Of seas, and ships, and sealing wax,

Of cabbages and kings.”

Oh, friends, now gather round me—

Your time too near at hand.

Your journey starts; our ways might part,

Yet never feel alone at heart.

It’s in the setting of that footprint

Your words will learn to walk,

Take you on a journey far—

Beyond the storm,

The twinkling star,

The secret space where

We just are—

All one.

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Our Power

by Liam

To see your world in a grain of sand,

Your heaven in a wild flower.

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To glimpse infinity

In your eyes,

Eternity is within our power.

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To touch your heart

Feel mine the same.

Two burning sparks

So bright our flame.

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No time, no space,

Can break this bond

It’s boundless grace

Our souls have found.

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 Angels Dance

By Liam

Now day departs and seeks its rest,

Soft gold still lingers in the west.

The sky dissolves in shifting light,

Blues to crimson, then to night.

Yes! you, an angel dancing high,

Across the quiet evening sky.

Clouds become your gentle flight,

Again, you drift into my sight.

Your horizon now meets my gaze,

You search the night with tender words.

With stars, with sparks, with dreams unseen,

Then flashes where our souls convene.

Together there, we shape and write

A cosmos born of purest light,

A heaven woven, bright and free

Our silent book, our mystery.

Now I close my eyes in sleep,

This wonder in my breast I keep,

Until at dawn, on morning’s wing,

We wake once more, and rise to sing.

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Getting better with age is a reflection of living, consciously, coherently, willfully, and lovingly.

The Art of Growing Better: Creativity as a Compass for a Life Well Lived

This vision sees aging as an ascent rather than a decline, a chance to become more fully ourselves. Creativity lies at the heart of our journey, guiding us to live awakened, aware, aligned, intentional, and loving lives.

Living Consciously: Creativity as Awareness

Creative expression deepens self-awareness. Through writing, art, or other mediums, we discover hidden feelings and gain insights, helping us live more intentionally and authentically.

Living Coherently: Creativity as Meaning-Making

Life can be chaotic, but creativity helps us connect the pieces into a meaningful whole. Through stories, art, or rituals, we shape our experiences into narratives that make sense and reflect who we are.

Living Willfully: Creativity as Agency

To create is to exercise choice and power. As we age, creativity keeps us actively shaping our lives instead of simply accepting circumstances. It affirms that we’re still growing and capable.

Living Lovingly: Creativity as Connection

Creativity is an act of love. It lets us share insights & thoughts with others, build connections, and leave behind traces of beauty and care. Through creative acts, we show that we were here—and that we loved.

Conclusion: The Masterpiece of a Life well Live

In the end, getting better with age is less about preserving youth and more about deepening soul. It is about becoming more fully alive, more awake, more intentional, and more connected. Creativity makes this possible. It is how we dance with time instead of resisting it. It is how we adapt, heal, grow, and love more fiercely with every passing year.

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What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

A comfortable and fulfilling life does not arise from chance; it is shaped by deliberate habits and attitudes. Three pillars—cleanliness, organization, and planning—stand at the core of this design.

Cleanliness is more than mere hygiene. It fosters health, mental clarity, and a sense of dignity. A clean environment soothes the mind, reduces stress, and signals respect—for oneself and for others. It is the physical foundation upon which order can be built.

Organization transforms chaos into coherence. It is the art of assigning everything its proper place, whether in physical spaces, digital files, or one’s thoughts. An organized life frees time and mental energy, making daily routines smoother and decisions easier. It nurtures efficiency and reduces the anxiety that disorder breeds.

Planning projects the mind into the future. It is the conscious act of anticipating needs, allocating resources, and setting goals. With good planning, life’s unpredictabilities become more manageable. It allows for proactive living rather than reactive existence, creating room for growth, creativity, and enjoyment.

Together, cleanliness, organization, and planning form a powerful triad. They enable a life that feels controlled yet flexible—a life where comfort, purpose, and readiness coexist. Embracing these attributes paves the way toward not just a well-planned life, but a well-lived one.

Liam

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Gratitude

How do you express your gratitude?

“I am grateful for the quiet gifts that shape my days — for moments of kindness, for the beauty that waits patiently in ordinary things, and for the unseen grace that holds me even when I am unaware. I give thanks for those I love and for the chance to begin again each morning, carrying forward a deeper sense of wonder and belonging.” Liam