Day Seventy-One of 365 – When Life Overwhelms
Wading in waist deep gulf or ocean water can have a tremendous calming effect. Losing yourself in the undulations of a serene surf can create a sense of peace and tranquility. All of this is great until the ocean’s other personality asserts itself. You know what I mean. Without warning, a “rogue wave” appears from […]
Day Sixty-Six of 365 – “The Power of Presence”
On Day Sixty-Six of my 365 day writing challenge, I am reminded of the Power our Presence Plays in the lives of others. So often we feel compelled to do or say or be something for someone in some situation about which we may know very little. When we step in at these times, we […]
Day Fifty-Nine of 365 – The Nature of Courage
Every day I work, I witness people of courage moving through life with deliberate, focused intent. Whether the examples come from the student population at school where I work, clients in my private practice or various colleagues, I am reminded of the power of Courage! Never before in my lifetime has there been more need for […]
Day Fifty-Two of 365 – You’ve Got Hair Seeds!
I love the things kids come up with to describe the world as they see and experience it! I especially love it when they make comments about adults! A few years back, when our oldest grandson (now 13 years of age) was around 5, he came up with one of my all-time favorite comments about […]
Day Forty-Nine – “The Good Chief”
I am a sucker for Native American wisdom. I have discovered so many powerful thoughts and perspectives about leadership, relationships and values through the study of their collective proverbs. One in particular that resonates deeply with me is from the Mohawk. It says, “A good chief gives, he does not take.” This phrase parallels the modern-day […]
Day Forty-Five of 365 – “Those Who Have To Be Carefully Kept!”
During his conversation with the Velveteen Rabbit concerning the nature of becoming Real, the old and wise Skin Horse shared a third type of person for whom becoming Real is not likely to happen. What kind of person might that be? I have already analyzed the first two types mentioned by the Shabby Sage – […]
Day Forty-Three of 365 – Those Who Have Sharp Edges
The Skin Horse of Velveteen Rabbit fame, is perhaps one of the wisest beings ever to grace this planet – in the flesh or written word. The wisdom imparted via the conversation created by Marjorie Williams between the Skin Horse and the Velveteen Rabbit is some of the most profound anywhere. The focus of this […]
Day Thirty-Seven of 365 – The Source of Resistance
So much talk about resistance these days! If we were to believe those who speak out against resistance, the reality would be that resistance is the pathway to destruction. There appears to be a popular position that views resistance as something to be eliminated. Further, those who espouse this position tend to label “resistance workers” as people devoid […]
Day Thirty-Two of 365 – Freedom Demands Discourse
One of the fundamental tenets of freedom is the ability to engage in generally unfettered dialogue. The free exchange of ideas, as different as they may be, is the thread that connects us all in our joint pursuit of liberty. With limited restrictions, we in this country enjoy the freedom of speech. As much as […]
Day Twenty-Nine of 365 – How to Love Your Neighbor
Although part of my professional background includes several years serving people as a Christian minister, I work hard to avoid writing anything that remotely sounds “preachy.” I came by my entrance into the field of ministry in that I was a PK growing up. What’s a PK you ask? It is short for Preacher’s Kid. […]