by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 11, 2020 | Resilience
People You Notice #5 She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 38,With twin boys and a demanding medical practice,Her debilitating symptoms progressed along with her drive.She has now raised over a million dollars for research,And become a beacon of hope for...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 4, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #4 She had no business being that chipper. But her persistent, upbeat aura jumpstarted my own renewed sense of joy. In the coffee drive thru line, I listened to an audio book. Then, as I pulled up to the window, she appeared. Big mask on…complete...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 27, 2020 | Serendipity
What happens then? It’s just a sandwich. Except that, we only eat this sandwich once a year. Leftover turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce in between two slices of white bread…the kind that sticks to the roof of your mouth. Sometimes, a dab of mayonnaise piques the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 20, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Souls in the Shadows #1 I was holding his hand when he died.In the middle of a prayer over his soul,That beautiful soul rose up over us,Holy and free,Released from Intensive Care. After many bouts with pneumonia and multiple treatments,His lungs were finished.They...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #3 Sitting in the waiting area, I settled in to an uncomfortable session of pre-appointment fidgeting and boredom. Waiting rooms are kind of like airplane flights. No one really enjoys it. You just want to get to your destination as quickly and...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #2 Unseasonably warm, my wife and I slipped over to a new restaurant to sit on the patio during Covid season for an early Friday night date. Situated by the water with the sun directly in my face, I wore my aviators as we dined on calamari and pizza....
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #1 She has a quiet demeanor,Observant, peaceful, and curious,Allowing the conversation of others to dominate.But when she does get a word in,It is profound. She cares for her husband well,Through many years of Parkinson’s,On a slow, downward...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Better Thoughts #3 On my phone, in the Evernote app, I keep lists of my better thoughts. Part of my morning routine is to reference one of these lists. Why? It elevates my mood, puts my brain on a better trajectory, and dismisses lesser thoughts. This post on my...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 19, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Better Thoughts #2 Believe it or not, I do not wake up with the proverbial “bluebirds on my shoulder” each morning. But, I do work to coax them there. Often, I utilize an exercise I call “positive flips” to get my better thoughts going. You can...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 9, 2020 | Spiritual Stuff
Better Thoughts #1 Imagine you’re in an old white frame house set on a hill in the Kansas plains. Wide open space, breeze blowing. This seems like the perfect spot for restful reflection. Except that the doors and windows are wide open. People are walking in and...
