IamOne

My Name is One...

I find myself at a crossroads.

The harsh truth that I am, in-fact, human.

As I have come to accept lately, there has to be more to this life than just being a shadow, being a ghost, a mirror image of what I want the world to see, watching and protecting others by being everything to everyone... while being nothing to myself.

I realized that no one knew that I needed help because my entire persona was predicated around pretense of invulnerability and the projection of strength. In a moment of desperation, it finally occurred to me that I couldn't do it all alone anymore.

This was never more apparent to me than my recent hospital stay where, for all intents and purposes...

I died.

For 4 minutes and 28 seconds, I ceased to exist. The sheet had been pulled and the forms had begun to be completed explaining how my story was at its end.

Then...something remarkable happened.

My heart began beating again, brain function returned, and I came back. I tell this not as some testimonial to my own strength. I tell this because it has to mean something more as there exists no question that I am here because God has a purpose for my life beyond that which I understand.

So now I do what I've always loved to do but have always done in private... I write.

On here I hope to find like-minded individuals, encouragement, direction, honest criticism, and maybe even a few friends. I seek a proverbial home.

In terms of inspiration, Music gives me air. It is my muse. It focuses the randomness of my thoughts and with that I put pen to paper.

So please accept my humble offerings and see me for who I am. If you like what you see... comment, let me know. If you DON'T like what you see... comment, let me know. Don't watch in silence.

Looking forward to the dance.

Until then...