Crisis or unexpected changes wreak seismic upheaval in our minds, hearts, and souls. All we had planned suddenly crumbles through our fingers and turns to ash. Any illusions of control we once had have vanished. Instead of grinning at a bright path ahead, we shiver in the dark. These are…
We all want more joy. Many of us recognize the need to rearrange our lives in order to experience a greater degree of happiness. But life's demands pull on us with urgency. We never seem to have the time or space to enjoy living. And the concept of clearing white margins…
Have you seen today's date? Gasp! Veteran's Day flew by over the weekend. Some of us paused to remember our heroes. Took a day off. Worked retail. Whatever happened, somehow we woke up this morning to find ourselves waist-deep in November. And you know what this means, right? (Slaps cheeks and…
Human life begins with a push. Reaching, screaming, kicking--natal souls burst onto a timeline. From the first breath, the endless strive onward begins. Spring from yesterday's position. Roll, crawl, and walk. Gaze past today toward the next accomplishment. The cookie jar begs a toddler to climb. As we grow to adulthood,…
Solicitations flood my daily mail and web pages, each one insisting its urgency as a business investment. Every product and service, from educational institutions to fitness programs, claims a high return on investment, or ROI. I expect a return on some purchases, but have received disappointing results with many. Most expenditures of…
Trillions of subatomic energy particles streak across space and dive into the atmosphere. Their scintillating wake revitalizes the air, illuminates my window, and massages vital warmth into cell tissues as they pass through my body. I cannot sense this process any more than I can discern which gases comprise my breath-concoction or count…
Dust laden rays settle over our summer's final weeks. As dusk falls upon our warmest season, a crisp breeze lurks on the horizon. Pumpkin and spice scents creep nearer as the tropical colors fade to a dull amber wash. Last month's warm ocean waves lapping at my ankles now recede into memory.…
Several months ago, I discussed a certain tree with my son. Thin clusters of leaves struggled for air between clumps of moss. "Did it even bloom this spring?" "I don't think so." "Hope there's nothing wrong with it. I love the spray of tiny flowers across the lawn when it blooms."…
My day seems to have slipped away with little evidence of productivity. I began with great hopes of accomplishment, praying for the will of God to fall afresh upon the earth and for His Spirit to sweep me along in accord with it all. Within a couple of hours, all clients…