Each day I run into my fears. Some are so small I don’t really notice them. But down the road the accumulated damage from these little fears, unnamed, unclaimed and unnoticed, emerge as pain in my soul. The pain is … Read More
/änˈwē/ noun a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. “he succumbed to ennui and despair” As I sit here trying to think about what I should jot down here, I’m imagining I’m walking in stiff … Read More
As a young boy December was filled with wish books and wild hopes for marvelous things – food, smells, presents and sounds. In the spirit of the season I become frenzied, sugared up and unbearable. After the Christmas events (amid … Read More
The interrelatedness of me with my family is a dance. It’s been a Foxtrot done to Tango music. The steps never synced with the beat, or rarely did. The composition of the music we danced by was a secret. Much … Read More
I’m drawn to water, especially wild flowing water. I often wonder what draws me to live near water, especially rivers. Rivers move from a source and join other streams, eventually to the great Earth waters. These waters contain their own … Read More
I have issues with the word obedience, especially in relation to God. When I’m told to obey, I rebel. I blanch at the sound of the word obedience or stumble across it in my reading. This hasn’t gone away with … Read More
When I was much younger the way I sought peace with in me was to shout down the folks who made the noise I didn’t like. I didn’t get peace, but I did experience isolation. Another way I found peace … Read More
Don’t Engage with Negativity Negativity is a disease condition. If negative thoughts come from the ego mind, refuse to hold them or reason with them. Simply release them, focus and re-center on the present moment. Negativity that is perceived to … Read More
It’s prudent to pay attention to the weather, traffic and other potential dangers. When I’m aware, from my true self, I can discern which hazards are real from those conjured by my over blown ego. I can release the ego … Read More
I want to be more loving in my heart! It is often easy to have the idea in mind, the plan to be more loving. To see it with my mind and give assent to the thought of being loving—this … Read More