Steve Haarman

I think about life this day and what

it means and how much it is worth. 

Priceless seems to be the answer

and not to be wasted or put off

because at some time it will end

and if we could look back we would

most likely see gaps where not much

was accomplished and in effect, wasted. 

I am sure that most do not intend to

misuse their time, but the attribute

comes with being human.  Much more

is done by us then what we realize and

there are people about who are grateful

that we are around because of something

we did for them.  This gives good meaning

to our existence.  We may and should make

plans, while remembering that

we only have this day and it has to be lived first. 

I try to remember that we should make each day

count without regard for situations that may be present. 

A good attitude and joyful spirit helps, along with

the realization that our heavenly father is in charge. 

He has a purpose for us and I believe that

we should open ourselves up to that purpose. 

It gives us depth and confidence that we have worth

as we put our lives to the best use possible.

Steve Haarman aka Stanski

January 3, 2025 ^

MEDITATION FOR JANUARY 2, 2025

I thank God for His love as He allows words

to flow through me that are significant and

have the meaning that He conveys through

the words of the scriptures.  Today’s times

are different in many ways just as they are

the same in others.  The Four Horses of the

Apocalypse existed and still exist.  We wait

but must be patient for the return of

the Lord.  All events are done in his time. 

We are anxious as we witness a corrupt world. 

We pray for intervention for the sake of the

abused.  Innocent people are turned into slaves. 

Christians are being killed in many countries. 

We cry for justice and are unjust ourselves. 

We must prepare to receive His grace.  He

is ultimately the one we turn to and the

one we should follow.  We should focus on

this day as the past is over and tomorrow will be new.

Stanski

January 2, 2025  ^

There is nothing I can show you that you have not seen,

nothing I can do that has not been done before. 

With Your help I can improve condition and assist,

in my way, in bringing food and water to the hungry and thirsty. 

I have a free will and may choose to walk away or

I may pick up the cross and help you carry it. 

There are many excuses, but very few hold up. 

I must quietly be an angel doing your work and

sing out songs of joy and thanksgiving. 

It is upon me to deliver for myself, to those in need

not letting it go for others to do my work. 

I have resolved to be the quiet giver and search out for

those in need and also assist others doing the same thing. 

I am a follower of the Man who died for us and not just a fan.

Steve Haarman aka Stanski

January 1, 2025 ^

My meditation for DEC 31

Beautiful morning

Many hopes for success

Hold my hand

Help me think

Help me laugh and cry

All my trust is in You

Today will be a great day

Amen

Steve Haarman aka Stanski

December 31, 2024 ^

I know the feeling of being loved

Forty-six years was not too much

But now that I am alone again

I sometimes feel out of touch

I know that I am kneeling

At the edge of my years

But I am young in spirit

Which endures beyond all fears

I do not need more challenges

Having faced more than my share

I want to dwell on what we call goodness

There is no reason that wouldn’t be fair

I have been abandoned in a snow storm

Left to struggle on my own, but

Know there is much more life to embrace

I am older but I am not worn

So I look for what is lost

Reject most of what is found

Am rejected by what I thought

Were possibilities and in the end

I was left scorned, but

I have hope and trust and

Know the real secret of love

I could draw on linen, a blue print

It would include what is lost and found

If I am left in isolation because

I was the obstacle to my success

I will remember that feeling of being loved

And will savor the feeling of the ultimate caress

Steve Haarman aka Stanski

December 30, 2024^

Do you like the “Holmes Brothers”?
Well do you? Or ~~~

“DON’T YOU HAVE TIME TO LISTEN?”

You don’t have time to listen
Sometimes that breaks my heart

I tell you something very important
I ask, when is a good time to start?

You look at me blankly
Say nothing at all

I stand there waiting
But don’t hear your call, non-call

You look out, keep looking out the window
I talk to the wall, narrow minded wall

You start your pacing, racing pacing
I walk down the hall, dark hall

You feel bad and begin to cry
Reach in your drawer and drink from your brandy

Put on the music and start to listen

“What’s so bad about peace, hope and understanding?

You cry, again

Stanski
December 29, 2024 ^

With “a tip of the hat” to the Holmes Brothers

IT IS GONE

The end of December is upon us

We wait for the beginning of the new year.

The snow is about to be gone. Some lament this

While others are glad because the roads are

Safer to drive upon. In a few months it will be

Spring and like the seasons we may spring into

Action and enjoy the follies and earnest times

Of nature. We must thank our Father for the gifts

He gives us and all He asks is for us to take care of

These precious gifts. He is kind and wants us to be

Happy. There are time when He must be disgusted

But He is a forgiving Father and continues to forgive

Us. We are happy when we follow his directives

And usually sad when we neglect them. His plan is

So easy to follow and our reward for doing so is great.

Stanski

December 28, 2024, ^

My friends, I’ll play my chords

But, you don’t understand me

I have gone the gamut for those I love

Some make my every move go askew

I know what I’m about, please listen

Fools try to trump me and then wave flags

They eventually fall down in disgust

I say this, my friends, not just to brag

Listen to the music I strum

What do the vibes do for your soul?

I pick and play my piece for you

A peaceful presentation to achieve your goal

I am here and listen to your cries

Wonder what you expect from me

As I sit here most willingly to

Help you wipe the tears from your eyes

Everything does not appear easy, friends

But not to try would be a sin

I listen to the play on the field

And know our effort will finally win

So, I’ll keep playing my songs for you

And you keep taking the steps

You never win with a single ambush

It takes many, countless reps

You know the chords, you’ve heard them

The message sent is mighty clear

You act for yourself, no one else can do it

After success it will all be so clear

Stanski

December 27, 2024^

Beautiful sunshine, clear roads and

many other things to be thankful for. 

I pray for patience and the ability

to understand the perspective and

lack of urgency in and of others

to give recognition and thanks

to those who have sacrificed for us. 

They are also God’s children and

because of free will, He exists in

many forms to these children. 

It is not for us to judge. 

I pray for my children and friends,

wishing them to be at peace and

prosper as they go through this day. 

Amen.

Beautiful sunshine, clear roads and

many other things to be thankful for. 

I pray for patience and the ability

to understand the perspective and

lack of urgency in and of others

to give recognition and thanks

to those who have sacrificed for us. 

They are also God’s children and

because of free will, He exists in

many forms to these children. 

It is not for us to judge. 

I pray for my children and friends,

wishing them to be at peace and

prosper as they go through this day. 

Amen.