Jim Stitzel
Jack-of-All-Trades, Master of WordsExcerpts from Life
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...
I’m Tired. And Angry. And Just… All the Feelings.
So, there are a number of things that have all happened in the last few days that have led to some tumultuous feelings and an overall impact on my mental health. 1. Charlie Kirk’s death and all the subsequent political fallout that it has caused and is continuing to...
Fiction
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...
The Devil
It is the archetype of personal vices, and it only appears when temptation has gotten the best of you. "That emptiness you feel?" the Devil says to you. "That will only go away once you address the root of the problem." "But what is the root of the problem?" you ask....