by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 7, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Fresh Air Just before dawn, I slipped my old kayak into the waters of Stinchcomb Wildlife Area. For late July in Oklahoma, the 67 degree morning air invited me into its hospitable space. Gliding along the Canadian River, the mist rose from the surface, unveiling the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 26, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Seeing People #2 The following prayer attributed to the 13th century monk, St. Francis of Assisi, has been often quoted through the years. With pinpoint precision, he exposes our inmost struggles and aspirations. You will find that this prayer nudges you to be a...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 5, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Seeing People #1 Past the fear, past the anger,Past the words, theirs and mine,I see this one person. Beyond conservative, liberal or confused,Beyond the horror, expressed in good ways and bad,I see into the eyes of this one person. More than color or clothing...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 5, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Pushing and Prodding Stuck? Experiencing more can’t than can? Feeling cornered? Try asking “why” 5 times. I learned this tool from Daniel Pink and it might look something like this: First of all, think of an area in which you are experiencing...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 22, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Watching the things you neglect to notice Can you remember a time as a child that you lay on your back in the grass watching the clouds? Tired and sweaty from running or playing, you plopped down alone or maybe with siblings or friends. Gazing long enough into the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 10, 2019 | Spiritual Stuff
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,...
