Musing on Disappointment – #107
The emergence of this image on my easel engendered disappointment. My disappointment was acute; painting an accurate likeness…
Mid Week Resistance
One thing I resist is slowing down my thinking and reactions. This resistance is related to my perceived need…
Going To Dentist With Expectations – #106
I hate going to the dentist. Especially since my dentist, Dr. Work, AKA a stand-up comedian, retired. …
Mid Week Nourishment
“We carry a terrible wound: alienation from our embodied life.“Your flesh shall become a great poem.” …
What Are Your Expectations? – #105
I’ve noticed that being mindful – being in the moment – is easier when the sun shines. When…
Midweek Pleasures & Free Book
“We read in part to lose ourselves and thereby to find ourselves; from self-loss comes self-construction.”“There’s a rhythm…
SLOW DOWN: Transitions Ahead – #104
Are transitions difficult for you?This year the days following the change to Daylight Savings time haven’t seemed as…
Midweek Bonus: What’s Going To Happen Next?
When you allow that you don’t know, you become very awake. You become like a hunter who doesn’t…
Pay Attention! – #103
Which caught and held your attention; made you think for the longest period of time – the two…
It’s Midweek: No U-Turns
Henri Nouwen was uncomfortable, somewhat embarrassed, and self-conscious. What circumstance would elicit these emotions in Nouwen – a Catholic priest known for…