by Bruce McIntyre | Feb 5, 2021 | Resilience
Resilient Life #1 You will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Jesus said that. But, I would like to add some important elements. You will know the truth, the truth will hurt quite a bit, and then if you face it and do something about it, the truth will...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 16, 2021 | Spiritual Stuff
Outside Observations #3Hip deep in the cold current of the Lower Illinois River just below Tenkiller Dam near the thriving metropolis of Gore, Oklahoma, I imbibe a full breath of crisp air. I see them. Two rainbow trout loitering in a small eddy just beneath the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 16, 2021 | Resilience
Outside Observations #2Anyone experienced stress this week?Surely I jest. If you have even peeked at the news, your system certainly perked up. Anxiety, anger, sadness, or higher blood pressure have probably bubbled up from within you at some point.No matter what the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 4, 2021 | Spiritual Stuff
Outside Observations #132 degrees. 5:00am. January 1, 2021. Winds dying down. The last remnants of a fresh snowfall flit about in the air.As I place the morning’s first footprints in the new fallen snow, I am struck by at least 3 virtues of snow:1. Snow reflects...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 4, 2021 | Resilience
Intentional MovesHow do you think about resolutions, goals, and strategies for a new year?If you have a system that works, keep it up! But perhaps, these thoughts will add some value or new dimensions to how you think about it.1. Embrace your Intentional Growth...
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...
