twenty-four.

The other day I was eating lunch with my friends, and they told me that the only difference between a writer and people who want to be writers is courage. They suggested I look into writing; I quickly dismissed what they were saying, but now that I have had time to think…
It is an interesting notion. Writing helps me focus my desires. It helps me understand what I have been through. It gives me a chance to reflect and look forward. And while it is already multi-purpose, it is very therapeutic.
I have to admit I question my own ability to put two words together and create a complete thought, but I know that if I were to stop it would be as if I lost something that was a part of me.

I am in Texas, and it’s hot! You would think I would be okay with it because I am originally from here, but NOTHING can prepare you for this exhausted feeling you get from heat.
I am very excited to be here. I was sent to this resort outside of Austin to be trained in nonviolence. I took the vow of nonviolence a couple of years ago, but it is always nice to go to a place and remember why you did what you did.
Sometimes, I forget. I will be honest, and it frustrates me when I find myself giving into my humanly desire to be violent. (By violent, I do not just mean physical violence.) Nonviolence is about so much more than causing someone else no physical distress, but it is about earnestly and honestly loving someone in your heart. It has been difficult lately to do that.
Most of my friends think it is funny, but I am so tired of having all the negativity come from me. I am not a negative person and it breaks my heart that my spirit is so worn out from what has been going on lately.
Please continue to think good thoughts on my behalf and pray for my ever peaceful journey.
Peace to you all.

Yours freely,
Tennessee James
tennjames06@yahoo.com