The Vision of Being and The Responsibility That Comes With It- A thought by Sky Daniels

One of the greatest visions that I have is to foster an environment where anyone can exist in the way that they choose. I truly believe that we were all meant to be healthy and whole. Nothing is more valuable than having the permission, or having no need for approval at all, to merely be. … Continue reading The Vision of Being and The Responsibility That Comes With It- A thought by Sky Daniels

Freedom in Forgiveness by Sky Daniels; based on an essay written by teenaged Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

Growing up, life was not easy. I experienced many traumas- physical abuse from my father, being deemed the scapegoat and being blamed for everything by my immediate family members, bullying from classmates, being talked down to and humiliated by teachers, and outcasted by people who I thought were friends. I remember the words of wisdom … Continue reading Freedom in Forgiveness by Sky Daniels; based on an essay written by teenaged Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

Dignity: Where is it, and where does it go?

What is dignity? Why do we sometimes lose it, and why do some have it taken away? Is dignity something we are born with or is it something that we earn or develop? The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines dignity as "the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed, and it usually applies to someone … Continue reading Dignity: Where is it, and where does it go?

The Debate on Miracles by Sky Daniels

"Miracles- A surprising and welcoming event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency." -Oxford DictionaryEveryone should believe in miracles. Those who don't believe in them, are unable to see things that outshines the ordinary, or even worse, they have an inability to … Continue reading The Debate on Miracles by Sky Daniels

Today I prayed I am by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

Today I prayed. Not because I believed the fingers of a higher power would magically snap and make everything okay, but because something needed to be processed within my thoughts. I prayed for peace – stillness in the middle of the storm, but not in the way one would think. I did not need the … Continue reading Today I prayed I am by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

True meaning of Shalom by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

I often find myself pondering upon the definition of words mainly to analyze them and to see if I truly understand their meaning. One word that remains in my mind is the Hebrew word shalom. If one were to ask people, “Who knows what the word shalom means?” the majority most likely would say “peace.” After … Continue reading True meaning of Shalom by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

We are Words… by Sky Daniels

Words have power.They have the ability to make things that are nonexistent appear.Whether they form an illustration in the mind or an emotion in the heart, words themselves are what truly can be described as life’s Creator.Words produce, words destroy.Though they may shake the world with their might,words are humble, words are beautiful.They acknowledge the … Continue reading We are Words… by Sky Daniels

Living above Sustainability by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.

“Praise be to the God who sustains me!” – a common church praise I grew up hearing and saying. It is a phrase that is recited mechanically and repeated over and over without reflection.  I never really thought about it until one day I considered what the word sustained really meant. It is a word … Continue reading Living above Sustainability by Sky Daniels; Edit by Robert Goodman, Esq.