Writings
Essays, reflections, stories, and poems exploring what it means to be human.
I write about presence, relationship, uncertainty, meaning, and the questions that emerge from the experience of being human. These writings are an ongoing exploration rather than an attempt to arrive at final answers.
A Place to Stand
On listening, belonging, and finding a voice in polarized times Recently, I listened to a two-hour interview between Tucker Carlson and his brother. This is
Departure
I first wrote Departure nearly 30 years ago and have recently returned to refine it. I’m sharing it again here as the opening piece of
Confluence
Decay,and the insistence of growth. Roots crossing,not asking permission—only time. This ground holds what has been,and waits for what I am becoming. I stand here
Healing an Anxious Attachment Style: A Journey Toward Secure Connection
By Charles Craytor Recently, I found myself stuck in a cycle of ruminating on what was bothering me. I know from experience that it’s not
In This Quiet
In This Quiet by Chuck Craytor I breathe into the stillness,where thoughts drift like leaves on waterand the current carries what I no longer need.
Meditations on Peace
This moment of calm, a breath inside my chest, stone resting in stream. —– Children of Gaza, where can peace take root for you? Dust
The Bullets: A Reflection on Courage, Commitment, and Dignity
At nineteen years old, I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, serving in the U.S. Army (1975-1977). I didn’t know it then, but a decision to
How Do We Create Courage in the Face of Distressing Circumstances?
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl How can you cultivate and maintain