A parable of getting to the other side. A parable of “out of the box” thinking and acting. Let me tell you a story. One day three kids were walking down the sidewalk. As they approached Johnny’s house, all three saw the house and the fence around the house. Johnny said “Let’s go to my […]
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Autumn leaves
Remember when we could burn autumn leaves? Remember when we could smell burning autumn leaves? Remember when would roll in autumn leaves? Now we still revel in the color of autumn leaves. And then there is a story which tells of a leaf named Freddie. https://achievebalance.com/spirit/theleaf.htm The circle and seasons of life continue. For those […]
Previously before March and the march of the pandemic, our world was filled with hustle and bustle. We rewarded busyness as if always working, striving, and achieving were the true marks of a life well-lived. We elevated those who have given everything to gain success by always working and being and staying busy. Now our […]
Enough
After watching with concerned interest and persistent care many press conferences and such since Mid March, I became aware that I had enough knowledge and irritation. While taking a break from the public media and messaging challenges, such a decision also offers reprieve from much. A wise person wrote in Proverbs 26:21 “Just as charcoal […]
Prayer
Prayer for Closeness with God in the Time of Social Distancing Inspired by Jeremiah 23:23-24 God, you are the maker of heaven and earth. You created each and every one of us. There is nothing that you do not see. There is not a thought or feeling that we have that we can hide from […]
The rarest? What is the rarest: bravery in battle, great intelligence, or moral courage? This is not a trick question yet answering it or living it is. Hemingway wrote in A Farewell to Arms in 1929 “Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of […]
Finding Hope
Bathe the world with a brilliant blaze of color
This time of year remains my favor. Leaves change from their normal color to a blazing change. Various shades of everyday green erupt into gold or orange or wine color red. While I am not completed adept at understating much less explaining the chemistry of this change, I do know how to enjoy and relish […]
Treasures Of The Night.
The quietness of midnight after a long day with a cup of tea illuminates new insights and hidden treasures. This ends my day. I discovered some years ago an evening prayer by Cardinal Newman. Here it is with some modification: “Thank you for supporting us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the […]
Both And
Pain Now When you become aware of pain in your body, instead of fighting it, ignoring it, shaming it, or numbing it, you might ask yourself, “What if I could learn to welcome what is about my body, right here and now?” Instead of seeing pain as a nuisance, we can pay attention to it, […]
