by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 13, 2024 | Serendipity
Paradox #1 Walking into the room of children, I was instantly struck by the inherent chaos. One child banged on the piano, while another strummed on a mini-guitar. Several of them were blowing on kazoos and toy flutes, while one future stage star belted out some...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 6, 2024 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #5 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 can do this.Thank...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 30, 2024 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #4 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 | Aug 23, 2024 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #3 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 this...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 16, 2024 | Spiritual Stuff
Instigators of Good #2 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...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 9, 2024 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #1 They are everywhere. People in need of help, encouragement, comfort, and opportunity. Places that need to be cleaned up. Situations that desperately need an infusion of hope. Don’t wait. Instigate. To instigate means to bring about or initiate....
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 2, 2024 | Spiritual Stuff
Simplify #3 If you lose sight of the purpose for anything, it can quickly become unnecessarily complicated. Establishing the purpose for your time, energy and possessions leads you back to simplicity. When you know why you are doing what you are doing, you live a...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 26, 2024 | Spiritual Stuff
Simplify #2 Creating simplicity can apply to almost every area of your life. Initially, you may think of reducing the amount of “stuff” you have. Not everyone senses a need for this. But, if the thought of getting rid of excess clothing, piles of junk,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 19, 2024 | Spiritual Stuff
Simplify #1 According to the School of Life, “we crave simplicity not because we are simple, but because we are drowning in complexity.” Has your world begun to run amuck with noise, complication and excess? Granted, craziness can be exciting for a while....
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 12, 2024 | Resilience
Destinations #3 Imagine yourself nearing the finish line of a long race. Though it may have been years since you even ran, visualize yourself completing a 5k run. You’re exhausted. You can hear footsteps pounding behind you. You see people up ahead cheering. You...
