Jim Stitzel
Jack-of-All-Trades, Master of WordsExcerpts from Life
Sitting Trataka
The candle flame dances before my eyes, moving to unseen but noticeable currents in the air. The room around me is dark, so the only light is from the candle before me. I am focused on that light, on that flame, and I sit with it in meditation. I can feel the energy...
A Brief Reflection on Being an Atheist
I’ve been an atheist for probably 15 or more years now. Quietly. Secretly. Covertly. For most of that time, I kept quiet about my unbelief because I was still immersed in a Christian culture. I was married to a Christian woman. We went to church every Sunday. My...
This Moment
Flying down a back county road, the sun on my right but also just ahead because it's shining through both the passenger window and the top, right corner of the windshield. The light is not quite in my eyes, but it will be the moment I take a turn that puts me more...
Fiction
The Moon
It greets you as you walk the Bridge between worlds. It shines down upon you, and speaks of secret waiting to be revealed. It is the Moon, and it is ready to reveal all. You bathe in the Moon's light, even as you listen to its voice speaking to you. It assures you...
The Star
It sings in the Heavens, but more importantly it sings to you. It sings of reassurance and hope. It is the Star, and the light it shines down on you mirrors the light you shine from yourself. The Star encourages you to feel the good that surrounds you. Whether it be...
The Tower
It is the representation of catastrophe, of great upheaval. It stands tall, dark, but it is ready to topple over at any moment. It is the Tower. You stand and stare at it in awe. You know what it epitomizes, and you are cautious to approach it, fearing that you might...