Do What You’re Afraid to Do

Do What You’re Afraid to Do

Procrastination Does Not Make a Good Friend She had accumulated a massive collection of shoulds, oughts, and one-of-these-days. The collection was not an asset. Rather, it had become a debilitating burden. In a moment of spiritual desperation, she prayed, “What...
The Power of Place

The Power of Place

Where is your place? Surrounded on all sides by other farms, the only way in is by a field road along the property line of two of them. These 84 acres have been in my family for over 120 years. I have never lived on this land, but my ancestors have. I may never be a...
Your Favorite Chair

Your Favorite Chair

Settling into Renewal After a long day, mind frazzled, body exhausted, where do you ease into rest? Perhaps your “chair” is actually a sofa, couch, or bed. But many of us have a sacred space for renewal. I bought my leather recliner in 2002, the year my...
My Favorite Postal Worker

My Favorite Postal Worker

Beyond normal expectations With exuberance, enthusiasm, and a touch of light-hearted humor, he greets each customer. Helping them with their postal needs, his energy is contagious. And even a bit baffling. It’s the post office. This is not exciting work. But, he makes...