Development, progress and growth. There’s little to disregard about those words. No one wants to regress. Yet sometimes when I hear people talking about ideas, concepts and perspectives on life and contrast them with certain values from centuries and millennia ago, there’s a rather conceited and arrogant approach. It’s as if we’ve really come far […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Advances in IgnoranceIt’s intriguing how essential something so disposable is. The entire function of the tissue paper is over and done within seconds. It serves its purpose and it is done away with. The flower that blooms beautifully today is blown with the wind tomorrow. It serves its purpose and is done away with. Are our lives […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Tissue and the FlowerThe rocking chair is one of my favourite pieces of furniture. Its use is solely based on its ability to go back and forth. It might start in a stationary position, but its use is in going back and forth and never shifting from that position. Yet though it doesn’t go anywhere, sitting in it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Rocking ChairWhat could she do with the pain? She was told that she could give it to Jesus. She could give it to Him because He died for her, He died for the very factors that led to the pain she felt. He died because He wanted to replace that hurt and that pain with His […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Give Him The PainIt’s not working as it should. You could stay and commit yourself for the long haul. You could stay and hope to work the change that you want to see within the given parameters. You could stay and patiently endure the progress and setback and be able to finish your time knowing you’ve done your […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Change From Within Or Without?Interesting culture, isn’t it. On the one hand we applaud the winners, those with the grit and determination and that never-say-die attitude. On the other hand we don’t like sore losers, those whose desire for victory sees them lash out at the setback of defeat. It’s like you can pursue victory but have to humbly […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When You LoseThe 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?
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