by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 28, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Creative Gratitude #2 As you emerge from the indulgence of Thanksgiving overeating, take a moment to bask in warm thoughts. Perhaps you are in a home loaded with memories. If so, take a look around and be grateful. Find the beauty in the people around you or the ones...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 21, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Creative Gratitude #1 What if? Have you ever arrived at gratitude via the side door or perhaps the back door? Here’s what I mean. As Christopher Peterson articulates, “It may matter whether we think about the good things in our lives in terms of their presence (e.g.,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 11, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Crucial Principle Series #4 Hustle. Work hard. Give 110%.Go the extra mile.My guess is that you’re like me. You have never truly regretted the times you went the extra mile. You probably are even quite proud of yourself (and rightfully so) for extended periods...
by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 4, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Crucial Principle Series #3 On your “A” game, this is the plan. All exclamation marks! But, things happen. You get stressed, tired, and disillusioned sometimes. One of the primary indicators of stress arrives as you overhear yourself complaining, blaming, or giving...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 28, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Crucial Principle Series #2 What are you giving? What are you taking? You may be giving encouragement, hope, help, or money. You might give care, prayers, smiles, or anonymous gifts. Perhaps you are giving your best, your expertise, your guidance, or your love. When...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 21, 2025 | Spiritual Stuff
Crucial Principle #1 When conversation, conflict, and confusion arise, you may exert great effort to be understood. “Why don’t they understand what I’m saying? I don’t think they appreciate my situation. How many times do I have to explain this?” Slow down. Back up....
