A reflection on presence, gratitude, and the quiet beauty of a September day.
Tag: Life Lessons
A Handshake on Boston Road
A routine car inspection on Boston Road turned into an unexpected lesson about trust. In a world of receipts, passwords, and confirmation screens, a stranger reminded me that sometimes a handshake still means something.
The Steady Center
When life quieted down, I stopped asking why connection faded and started choosing tranquility over friction. A reflection on distance, dignity, and protecting your center.
Two Stops Away
A quiet thought told me to check for my wallet two stops before getting off the bus. What happened next reminded me that sometimes life whispers before it shouts.
The Sanctuary of the Pause – Be Calm, Be Quiet, Be Kind
In the vulnerability of a chair, a simple green sphere whispered a necessary pause, inviting stillness, gentleness, and the quiet truth that everything will be okay.
The Day I Stopped Being Ashamed
I began the moment I stopped hiding from where I came from. Written by Dennis Harvell The Day I Stopped Being Ashamed There was a time when I carried my past like something I needed to hide. Growing up in the Mott Haven Houses felt like a mark I had to outrun, a story I… Continue reading The Day I Stopped Being Ashamed
The Turning Point 2 – The Silence of Sovereignty
Written by Dennis Harvell There comes a moment when silence tells the truth louder than any conversation. This essay explores the turning point where peace became more valuable than performance — and why stepping back was the most sovereign choice of all. The Turning Point 2 – The Silence of Sovereignty There comes a moment… Continue reading The Turning Point 2 – The Silence of Sovereignty
Finding What Brings You Joy 2
Written by Dennis Harvell Finding What Brings You Joy 2 I am learning to enjoy my life as it is, not as some idealized version of what I think it should be. I’ve embraced the reality of getting older: the gray hair, the new wrinkles, the joints that ache a little more than they used… Continue reading Finding What Brings You Joy 2
The Variable Passenger: A Time-Lapse of the Heart
Written by Dennis Harvell The Variable Passenger: A Time-Lapse of the Heart In my dreams, time doesn’t move in a straight line; it stretches and folds. I recently dreamt of my daughter—one moment she was the little girl I had to protect in a crowded elevator, and the next, she was the teenager behind the… Continue reading The Variable Passenger: A Time-Lapse of the Heart
The Turning Point
Written by Dennis Harvell The Turning Point The Silence of Sovereignty Why I’m Trading Drama for Peace We’re told family is a “two‑way street,” but what happens when you’re the only one doing the paving? Lately, I’ve been reevaluating the value of my time and energy. I’m no longer asking, “Why didn’t they call?” Instead,… Continue reading The Turning Point