A vague memory .  .  .

A vague memory .  .  .

Hiking a woodland trail, waking up to the sound of waves at a beach cottage, sailing on a pristine lake or paddling around snow- and ice-laden fjords. These are just a few experiences which joy-wash us with their surge of contentment and peace. They call our souls up...
The hard work is so worth it!

The hard work is so worth it!

Unlearn – to recognize a previously held ‘truth’ to be false, or pertaining to a myth or folklore. If one has an older sibling, it may be necessary to unlearn that dragonflies are ‘the devil’s darning needles’ seeking to sew your mouth shut if they land on...
The Authentic Life

The Authentic Life

Jesus’ example, before he spoke a word, was attention-grabbing, to say the least. His responses were unlike those of his closest friends. He did what they would never have expected, and failed to do what they would have done in his place. He was constantly drawn to...
That game’s such a dud!

That game’s such a dud!

Ever since Adam invented it, humanity has gravitated to it like a sinking man to a lifeboat. It is called, ‘find someone to blame,’ the promise being that once blame-shifting is accomplished, rescue is certain. So, Adam blamed Eve for the consumed fruit and we’ve been...
No place like home

No place like home

Having a lot of time on your hands (as I’ve had lately) to ponder life’s deeper things brings up some unusual material. For example, have you ever thought of the perversity of experiencing something so incredibly amazing/beautiful/heartwarming, that you never wanted...