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...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 2, 2020 | Serendipity
nstigators of Good #5 One of the worst casualties of COVID-19 has been the disappearance of socially appropriate physical touch. Hugs, handshakes, closeness. Sure, you’ve had some reluctant, daring hugs along the way, or you may have been the object of someone...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 26, 2020 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #4 When is the last time you said something that elicited the response, “That’s nice to hear. Thank you.” What happens when you say these types of things to people and really mean it? I love you.You were right.I believe in you.You...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 18, 2020 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #3 The pressure is on. One call after another. Too many emails to manage. The tyranny of the urgent reigns. And then, you step outside and catch a refreshing whiff of peace. It comes in many forms such as: crisp autumn air, freshly mowed grass,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 17, 2020 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #2 What is in your sights? Sometimes the burden of worry and hurry is so pronounced that it’s all you can see. You roll through your day in survival mode, with the proverbial blinders on, unable to see anyone or anything around you. Sometimes...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 17, 2020 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good They pull up into the driveway of the old, neglected house.She hears their motor, and peers through the window.They will be her only visitors today.Their smiles, brief conversation, and hot meal delivery brighten her day.As she eats, she savors the...
