DIALOGUE IN THE DARK

Dialogue in the dark is a one hour experience, which will last you a lifetime. It is not an ordinary Exhibition; it is an experience that will awaken your senses, challenge your prejudices, and deepen your self-awareness. Your senses will never be the same.

A Yoke of Kindness

Farmers in ancient Israel used to train an inexperienced ox by yoking it to an experienced one with a wooden harness. The straps around the older animal were tightly drawn. He carried the load. While the yoke around the younger animal was loose. He walked along side the mature ox; however, his burden was light. Jesus is saying, “I walk alongside you. We are yoke together. I pull the weight and carry your burden.”

As an SGL individual, do you often wonder, how many burdens is Jesus carrying for you that you know nothing about? I am aware of some. He carries my sin. He carries my shame. He carries my eternal debt. However, are their others? Has He lifted fears before I felt them? Has He carried my confusion so that I would not have to? What about those times when I have been surprised by my own sense of peace? Could it be that Jesus has lifted my anxiety onto His shoulders and placed A Yoke of Kindness on mine? Yes, He definitely has.

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Matthew 11:29 The MSG

My Review of "Seven Pounds"

Happy New Year to all, over the holiday I had an opportunity to see “Seven Pounds.” As I sat there waiting for the movie to start, I found myself wondering, was my interest in “Seven Pounds” all about the actors? Nope, it was not. While I can appreciate the talent presented by the fine cast, it was not the motivating factor. After I saw the trailer, I was intrigued to discover the aura that surrounds “Seven Pounds.”

In “Seven Pounds” Will Smith plays an IRS agent, with a fateful secret, who embarks on an extraordinary journey to redeem himself by changing the lives of seven strangers. Will’s character appears to be a man confronting immense internal pain and sadness. While the movie moves very slowly, the director gives the viewer subtle hints along the way, hints that could lead the viewer down a path to the right or wrong conclusion. It was during one of these hints, not even halfway through the movie, that I was able to identify the secret aura that surrounds “Seven Pounds.” This is a very emotional movie; it appeared that the only time Will’s character seemed happy was during the flashback scenes. I dare not say too much about the flashback scenes, as I could easily give away the ending.

“Seven Pounds” also stars the beautiful Rosario Dawson as a character with a heart ailment, who Will’s character forms a strong bond with on several different levels. I have to admit I enjoyed this poignant romantic subplot.

I admire Will Smith’s talent; he was a worthy focal point and kept viewers engaged. However, as a moviegoer I sat for two hours watching a movie where it is insinuated that a man is suffering from a terminal illness, engaging in cryptic conversations, humiliated a blind man, lying and misleading others, and hiding a secret—all in the name of supposedly seeking redemption. I’m sure many will flock to the theater to view this movie. As for me, “Seven Pounds” was not a good movie; it was very weighty and a bit disturbing.

Seven Pounds

During the Christmas holiday, Seven Pounds is definitely a movie I plan to see. Whether I travel home to visit family or stay in the city. I need to check it out, to see what the hype / buzz is all about. Not just because it stars Will Smith. The movie itself appears to be very interesting. Join me and check it out, come back here and share your thoughts, let me know your opinion.

Have a Merry Christmas

Pondering

1:00 AM in the morning.

I cannot sleep. A quietness within is guiding my thoughts. Sometimes it is good, and sometimes I cannot recognize myself. At times, it leads me to make wise choices about my life and situations in my life. I think about the passion that once burned so hot inside me, and I wonder if it has been replaced by this quietness deep within. What is it? Has something been captured, taken from me, as if my very essence has been drawn out of my body? Has my soul grown weak? On the other hand, is this quietness within me a foundation of strength to keep me sane?

What about happiness? As much as I would like to have a partner, I have become very comfortable being single. Not only comfortable being single, but comfortable not even dating.

Does my happiness depend on another? No matter what I believe, I dare not answer that question. I have to admit, it would make me happy right now to hold someone in my arms to help chase away this… However, I am reminded of the words from a close friend, “You are responsible for your own happiness.” I understand this concept, but for most people it is hard to grasp.

What about love? I have not been in love in a long time, and although I know it is wonderful, I do not remember what it feels like to be loved.

What about passion? What about betrayal? Damn. How did I get here!?

I made love...

Another Poem from my book that is scheduled to be released April 2009.

I made love…

I made love with another.
I thought of you throughout
I felt the warmness beneath me;
It was you I long to feel
I kissed the lips of my intimate partner
It was the touch of your lips I imagined
I held on tight to my intimate partner
It was a hold with thoughts of you
I caressed and felt the body under me
It was only you I was caressing
I made love with another,
My mind was on you
I made love with another
My heart was with you
I made love with another
While fantasizing
Being with
You.

I made love…

Copyright 2008

I long for you

Another poem from my new book scheduled to be released in 2009.

I Long For You

Now that I am here,
Where do I go?
Do I simply exist on
Morbid discontent?

Or

Do I break all bonds?
That gives weight to me.

I long to be in a place
Far beyond here.
A place of peaceful
Light atmospheric conditions.

I long for a place that
Gives me a height
Not
Yet
Known

I

Long

For

You
Repeatedly
Until
Faded
Out.

Copyright 2008