The Freedom to Fly

I attended the International Association of Language Learning Technology Conference (IALLT) in Atlanta, Georgia last week. (For a synopsis of session content, view the tweets.) The experience of spending time in Georgia provided me with a great deal of clarity about many paradoxes in my life, leaving a residue of overflowing gratitude for what is present in my life, in spite of unfulfilled desires. It is so easy to take life for granted and to misunderstand our place in it.








When my life feels like this








Entrance to Georgia State University Dorms










And the point of each step







Stone Mountain, Georgia










Is invisible to the eye







Cable Car Ride, Stone Mountain, Georgia









The joy in the journey is easily missed







Kite Flyer Atop Stone Mountain, Georgia









As I long for the freedom and strength to fly







Bird near Stone Mountain, Georgia










So I ponder as I stop for a rest







Stone Mountain, Georgia










Those who came before








Granite Carving, Stone Mountain, Georgia











And pray for the light to see how best






Atlanta, Georgia From the Top of Stone Mountain










To help those around me soar.







Birds float on the air currents at Stone Mountain