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Worth Celebrating
The fact that you exist–that you were createdand have lived life to this moment–is an astonishing grace,a miracle worth celebrating. Think of some way–this minute,this hour–to honor that amazing fact,to honor your amazing self. Text and image © 2012 by… Continue reading
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My Job
There are times I think,"No one else in the worldholds the knowledge and experienceto do my job." And there are times I think,"The job I docould sink into oblivion this afternoonwith nary a ripple in the pond." So what do… Continue reading
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Father’s Day, 2012
June 16, 2012.It's Father's Day.It is also,here in Denver,Gay Pride Day. There is a juxtaposition herethat's challenging for me to resolve. Dad died in 2001.Had he accompanied me todayas I took photos of a worldcompletely outside of his experience–a mash-up… Continue reading
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You Do the Math
Denver:10,000 homeless people1,100 beds for thema new ordinance forbidding "camping" in city parks you do the math if we don't see them,they don't exist Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Suffering
It may be true,as my father liked to say,that suffering builds character.I'm willing to acknowledgethat suffering can (and has)built something along the linesof patience, empathy and stamina,but I do believe sufferingcan destroy character as well,bringing despair, anger, hurt, confusion,… Continue reading
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The Embrace of One
I have a friendwhom I want to be happywith his simple, beautiful self.I want him to sense his completenesseven when he is alone,and to ease into that alonenessand find joy and peacein solitude. There is nothing missingin the essence of… Continue reading
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Stand
Stand.Stand in silence.Stand with eyes downcast. You are passing by,and you are worthy of honor. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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For This We Yearn
"Listen to me!" It is for this we yearn, yes? "See me!" It is for this we yearn, yes? "I matter!" It is for this we yearn, yes? And even those of us–the published,the sought after,the elected, selected, sanctioned–we all… Continue reading
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Stop Trying So Hard
"Stop trying so hard,"says my cat,pausing while grooming,left hind leg still extended upward."We're not going to love you any lessbecause there's dust on the credenza." Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Am I Worthy?
"Am I worthy?" The question is irrelevant! Boring! No one cares (least of all God). It's not about judgement, it's about transformation. There is no jury;There is no judge.Open and waitingAre the steady arms of love. (from "Out in the Open"… Continue reading