THE MYSTIFYING LIFE OF JOSEPHINE

fiction

  • THE POWER OF THE BREATH

    From the moment Josephine took her first majestic breath, the imposing of her breath held so much beauty. The second breath was for the courage to face the challenges she knew were waiting for her. Josephine’s third breath was for… Continue reading

  • THE BUTTERFLY IN THE MASON JAR

    As Josephine stood inside her walker, the beat of the music took her away in her mind. While she stood against the wall, she imagined herself on the dance floor, dancing as if she could move her body in different… Continue reading

  • BREATH

    Let the breath be the music she has been looking for  For the breath was the way to calm the noise in her mind. There were times she couldn’t find the music of her breathing.  Her breath was the only… Continue reading

  • THE POWER OF HER VOICE

    Josephine sat in the back of the classroom, listening to the teacher who said she should not have been in the class; when you’re disabled, that’s all they see. People don’t think you should have a voice or shouldn’t be… Continue reading

  • THE HEART ACHE

    Josephine was unique and danced to her own beat. Although she knew she was born with challenges and did everything possible to fit in, it wasn’t enough for her. She wanted more, but more would come at a higher price.… Continue reading

  • THE EDGE OF NOWHERE

    Josephine stood at the edge of the water, looking out to nowhere. Every time she was at the water’s edge, she let go of all her thoughts. My thoughts weren’t always positive; being by the water was like taking a… Continue reading

  • JAPANESE FORST BATHING THEARPY

    A friend recently taught me about Japanese Forest Bathing Therapy. It involves spending time immersed in a forest environment with a mindful focus on using all senses to connect with nature. Josephine walked down to the stream in the early… Continue reading

  • THE FIRE WITHIN HER

    She sat in her room with tears flowing down. There was a fire within her. Deep down, the fire brewed Her challenge was to put out the fire one step at a time. Time, she felt, was closing in on… Continue reading

  • SAND TIMER

    Josephine has been trapped inside a sand timer all her life. The timer draws her in as the sand flows from one bulb to the next, and she has trouble pushing her way up. Whenever she thinks she finds her… Continue reading