Consistency, where are you?

Among all the things in my life....consistency does not seem to be present. A journey marked with ups and downs in so many places.  I long for the steady rhythm of a purposeful even pace.  I get so distracted by speed and results that I forget to see the big picture and understand the discipline and patience needed to plot a long and enduring road.  I feel more like a firecracker that burns hard and bright and blows up with a bang. I'd rather be the slow burning candle that gives steady light through the long night.I will to understand the truth of a consistent life down deep in my soul. Help me to find the way to focus on the goal and not stray off in a moment of despair and weakness. And perhaps a little forgiveness for the road would be good too!

Autumn, I Invite You in...

whipping breezes tease the tendrils of hair around my face. The night is bright despite little whispy gray clouds sailing through the sky. I do not miss the stars this night for I have the wind with it's cooling breath upon my skin. It is a clean and fresh breeze full of the promise of change. The upcoming season is teasing me for I know it will not make it's home here for many a days and weeks to come. But maybe, if i beg and plead or maybe if I promise to breathe deeply and revel in it's refreshment...maybe, just maybe I can convince it stay and come before it's planned.