The Innocent
The Innocent
By Stephen Philip Walrath
"He has done nothing to hurt anyone." Hearing those words about a pedophile and child molester made me want to throw up. I listened as the parents sobbed in grief and tragedy about their son's depraved desires even as I struggled with a competing thought, "How could any parent, any adult for that matter, even the mother of this adult son say, "he has done nothing to hurt anyone?"...
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One Step Toward the Beach
One Step Toward the Beach
By Stephen Philip Walrath
Everyone, at one time or another, will find themselves surrounded by an uncontrollable tide, pulling reluctant and tired legs toward yet another uncomfortable, unpredictable future. In these deeply disturbing times, sitting quiet and alone in my thoughts, I've internalized the question, "What the hell is going on with me? I don't understand my thoughts and feelings, unable to explain them to myself, forget trying to describe them to anyone...
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The Pistol
The Pistol
By Stephen Philip Walrath
The cold trigger curved around my finger….hammer cocked….a bullet anticipating a strike and thrust. The woods smelled of Fall, dry leaves crunched under my legs as I squatted down and leaned against a thick birch tree. I heard rustling sounds, imagining squirrels playfully darting back and forth, birds singing their last song of summer. In just another moment, it would all be silence. I wasn't angry or full of...
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Salvation
Salvation
By Stephen Philip Walrath
"Do you believe in original sin?" I asked. He thought for a moment and after decades of life and living replayed through his mind, he replied, "When babies are born, they have to be selfish to survive. When am I going to eat? How am I going to stay warm? Who is going to give me what I want?" As we mature, we come to know the world is...
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Reject False Guilt
Reject False Guilt
By Stephen Philip Walrath
FALSE GUILT is the universal control of man over man. Liberated from this prison, one can explore and understand true relationships. False guilt produces false relationships with our planet, our fellow humans and even God! The false notion that gods made the sun and moon disappear rather than accept a planetary eclipse, formulates false fears and false dread of weather. The false guilt of an original sin sending me...
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Your DNA
Your DNA
By Stephen Philip Walrath
Race, religion, country of birth, family name or coat of arms are all negated by - DNA. We are, everyone, the same DNA. We are human species born to this specific time and place - connected every other person who has ever lived on this planetary ship. DNA is the great equalizer. (more…)
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Toss The Box
Toss The Box
By Stephen Philip Walrath
"I think about it everyday. I'm told I am not a good father. I married a person who is not in love with me. I have all these unopened boxes from my previous life that I move and drag around everywhere I go." I know him to be a great dad and even better human being. He was carrying boxes of suffocating guilt placed in his boat without his...
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Video Chapters

Complimentary Video Chapters
for my book “Thinking Out Loud”

Series I

Series II

Series III

Series IV

Series V

Series VI

Remembered – Video Chapter
Remembered – Video Chapter
I do not want to be remembered. I do not need a legacy of stone, statue of honor, grave marker, or memorial plaque.I think I want to be missed.
Dear Mr Helprin – Video Chapter
Dear Mr Helprin – Video Chapter
"I have read thousands of books and although have been satisfied, entertained, and taught by the majority of them, I have never been compelled to write to the author."
Getting My Act Together – Video Chapter
Getting My Act Together – Video Chapter
My oldest son and I were enjoying "guy time," after dinner drinks and leisurely chit chat when he asked, "Do you wish I'd get my act together, get married, have kids?"
Young Father’s Guide – Video Chapter
Young Father’s Guide – Video Chapter
"Congratulations! Your first child! What an exciting, crazy, intense time as you juggle the many responsibilities of spouse, father or mother, co-worker, and friend!"
The Gospel of Stephen – Video Chapter
The Gospel of Stephen – Video Chapter
In the year of someone's lord, two thousand and something, thus saith the words of - ME! I'm writing a gospel . . . My gospel - the good news of Stephen!
I Am Enough – Video Chapter
I Am Enough – Video Chapter
"What about you, as a person in your past, do you like better than yourself today?" My wife asked that question as we had breakfast overlooking Elliott Bay in Seattle.

Video Chapters

Complimentary Video Chapters for my book “Thinking Out Loud”

Series I

Series II

Series III

Series IV

Series V

Series VI

Complimentary Video Chapters
for my book “Thinking Out Loud”