The father gave his two sons a guitar each. He had some guitar books that they could learn from. He was no expert himself, but he was content to let them see how they got on. One persisted in learning and discovered a gift and affinity to the instrument as a result he flourished. The […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Dad and the GuitarsEvents, relationships and decisions. I find it so exciting getting into conversations with friends finding out their stories and then getting the chance to share aspects of my story. Listening to their story, I’m always intrigued as to whether or not they have experienced an event, relationship or decision that has changed the course of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Game ChangersImagine. It’s the weekend, so there’s no pressing need to go out anywhere. You get out of bed, you open the curtains and notice the ominous clouds. Whatever sun there is peeking through, won’t be around to see for much longer. By the time you’ve got your shower, and got dressed and have that lovely […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When It’s Raining OutsideNot a lot of people get paid to do something for which they are supremely gifted and they truly love. If you were to get paid for doing that as a course of work – what would that work be? (Photo by Simon Abrams on Unsplash) For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Dryden Shorts: You Get Paid To Do What?These days, apparently, they can spend virtually all day in bed. There’s a mini-fridge and microwave in the bedroom. They’re well stocked. They don’t even need a large screen because they have a laptop as well as their mobile device and a tablet. They keep the curtains closed even when they’re fully awake. After the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Staying in BedI don’t believe the home I grew up in had a toaster. We still had toast, though, because there was a grill we had on which we could see the transformation of that slice of bread into a slice of toast. I have a lot of time for toast. I prefer to butter it and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Simple Pleasures – ToastI though the way conversation worked was that you would say somoething and I would listen, then I would say something and you would listen. I also thought that immediacy was crucial. No time for long pauses and messing around – just get on with the talking. So I was grateful to learn from key […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Enjoy the SilenceTeaching is one of my greatest loves. It’s a great love, because being a student is one of my greatest loves. The thing about learning is that it will change your mind as much as you allow it do so. Apparently people reach a stage where they’re not that pliable to having their mind changed. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Change Your MindI know that laughter comes from God. All good things come from God and laughter is designed to be good. As with a number of things that humans have taken a hold of, it’s tended to be corrupted, but laughter in essence is a good thing. Smiling is beautiful, but from the gut, tear-jerking, hand-slapping […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: LaughOne of the things I love about reading is how important it is to stop to pay attention to it. In certain conversations I have, it’s as though the other person isn’t so much keen on stopping to pay attention as looking for the opportunity to unload their spiel. You can’t do that with reading […]
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