The Struggling

The Struggling

Holiday Sightings #3 The holidays hang thick in the air, Carols, cocoa, and Christmas parties, Hustling and bustling to get it all done. But in the frantic joy of the season, I also catch regular glimpses of the struggling, Those short on cash and hope. She waits with...
Children

Children

Holiday Sightings #2 “Dad, I’ll ask Santa for that because I know it’s probably too expensive,” my son graciously offered on at least one Christmas occasion. Sneaking out of bed and into the living room at 2am with his sister, much to our...
Santa

Santa

Santa Holiday Sightings #1 Perhaps one of the most prevalent and delightful sightings of the holiday season in the U.S. would have to be those of Santa in his red suit and white beard. Whether surrounded by awestruck or terrified children, Santa sightings usually make...
One Minute Drill

One Minute Drill

Thanksgiving A version of this exercise is featured in a movie just released this year. I won’t mention the name of the movie lest I give it away. Take one minute. 60 seconds. Close your eyes. Think of those who have helped you become who you are today. Some of...
Fastest Route to Fresh Perspective

Fastest Route to Fresh Perspective

Spirituality for Caregiving and Chronic Illness Just a wild guess here. You may not wake up happy every morning. Some, but not all. Perhaps the unwanted intruders of anxiety, stress, and legitimate worry invaded your attempts at sleep. Maybe you’re just grumpy. Or,...