Surprised by There

Surprised by There

Resilient Life #4 As you step into the groove of resilience, you may be shocked to find yourself serving again. You will not sit back, self-satisfied that you made it, hoping you never face another challenge. Rather, you will live the dream that puts you back in the...
Dreaming & Planning Again

Dreaming & Planning Again

Resilient Life #3 When life crashes and adversity happen, it hurts. You may find that you are exhausted, depressed, and disoriented for a long time. But, as you sense that it is time to re-emerge into a new season, I encourage you to dream a satisfying new dream and...
Understanding Your System

Understanding Your System

Resilient Life #2 You are unique! No other person will ever have the same beauty, quirks, or contribution to life that you have right now in the way that only you can do. Your tone of voice, sense of humor, distinct smell, peculiar walk, and loves are specific to you....
Facing Reality

Facing Reality

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...
Standing in Rivers

Standing in Rivers

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...
3 Breaths Outside

3 Breaths Outside

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...
3 Virtues of Snow

3 Virtues of Snow

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...
The New Year

The New Year

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...
The Brave

The Brave

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...
Jumpstarting Joy

Jumpstarting Joy

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...

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