Through

by The Oh Hellos

Walking

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.

--Martin Buber

Warrior Voices

Writing to Heal, by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon

"....it makes sense that sharing war experiences and fears would be an effective, or at least familiar, way to examine and overcome what Mr. Capp describes as 'the powerful sense of isolation' that greets most veterans once home.  They leave behind a culture built on teamwork for one that doesn't seem to value community, doesn't appear to be at war and doesn't understand them.

The military is looking to writing and other art forms, like painting and music, to help rewire the brain after trauma.  [Ron Capps asks] two fundamental questions: What is different about the military experience, and why do we bother writing things down?  

'We write,' he explains, 'to bear witness.' "

Half Full

“I think writing is, by definition, an optimistic act.” 

 

—Michael Cunningham

Ruminating

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”

― Rumi

Strength

 

by Marc Johns

JC, the other one

The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty "yes" to your adventure.

---Joseph Campbell