Morning Bread

Owning Your Own Narrative

Fear not life. 
Make your story. Your reality. 
Make every minute count.

Don’t imagine . . . live. 
Don’t borrow that TV tale. 
Don’t wear someone else’s script. 
Own the script.

Make your story, 
the one with cracked heels and holy dust. 
The one traded for bread, 
but never for silence.

So what if others think about you? 
Sing your song. Dance it.
The Lord has your back. 
That is what counts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Nicole Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
' Don’t wear someone else’s script. ' I completely agree. * Always * be true to who you are. Be you ! Your thoughts are so beautiful and uplifting. The last two lines are very comforting. : ) Many wonderful blessings to you, Ivan. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Edwards Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you immensely. Your kindness and light shine through every line. Sending many blessings your way as well. Stay radiant and rooted in truth. Hugs back at you!
Wolf Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thanks for the inspiration, Dr. Edwards. Have a great Sunday! ~ Gershon
Edwards Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Hello Dr. Ivan Edwards. I now sing my own song and dance it. It feels good to do this. My fav. blessings my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Hello Dr. Ivan Edwards, Yes Ivan the resonance is ours to enjoy. Yes i am . blessings my friend. /Darlene/
Edwards Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Darlene, that’s beautiful to hear. When you sing your own song and dance it freely, you’re living the very truth I have been looking for. Keep singing and dancing. The resonance is ours to enjoy. Blessings back to you, my friend.
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