Writer Sue Monk Kidd authored a lovely article on mindfulness way back in September 1997. It appeared in a Christian quarterly journal called Weavings. She said that when she began to observe her interactions with others to discover just how available she made herself, she was surprised at the lack of true attention she provided. … Continue reading Mindful Availability For All
Put A Face On It, Will You?
Jay Meadows is a public researcher who investigates health behaviors. He’s been studying pandemic fatigue which has settled in all over the world. Pandemic fatigue, described as our general exhaustion and impatience with the rules imposed to stem the spread, is now a contributor to the growing number of cases of COVID-19. People are demoralized … Continue reading Put A Face On It, Will You?
A Slippery Slope
A dozen or so years ago, we had a winter storm that produced an unusual effect. On top of many inches of snow, a freezing rain transformed every outdoor surface to a hard, icy glaze. My grandsons (then around 8 and 11) had stayed overnight and were eager the next morning to get out and … Continue reading A Slippery Slope
One Side Or The Other
I’m suffering from election anxiety. And I’m not kidding. Likely every single person reading this post LOVES America just as much as I do and holds a deep desire to be proud of the person who will lead our nation for the next four years. So while we can agree on our love of the … Continue reading One Side Or The Other
Real Or Just An Illusion
Dictionary.com defines illusion as “something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.” Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book Talking to Strangers brought up an interesting topic of which I’d never heard: the illusion of asymmetric insight. I hate to break this news, but (unless you are very highly evolved) you suffer … Continue reading Real Or Just An Illusion
It Never Hurts To Ask
It’s been nearly four years since I shared with my readers in “A Permanent Mark” that if asked for a motto that is important to me, it is this: It never hurts to ask. Because if you ask and the answer is NO, you’re no worse off than before you asked. Singer/songwriter Zach Williams has … Continue reading It Never Hurts To Ask
From Similar Root Words
Some meaningful words harbor negative connotations. Consider the word “humility.” From the Latin “humilitatem” meaning insignificance, humility isn’t an aspect to which very many people aspire to these days. Anther similar root word, “humus” (earth), means “on the ground.” Since most of us have been encouraged since birth to aim for the sky, shoot for … Continue reading From Similar Root Words
Does Not Convey
When you’re selling a house, it’s important to note in the contract what fixtures are included (will convey) in the sale of the home. RealtyTimes.com suggests that the contract should incorporate wording that states “all items in the MLS will convey.” It appears that many home buying/selling problems occur in the “Personal Property and Fixtures” … Continue reading Does Not Convey
Love Stories At The Park
If we’re Facebook friends, you’ll already know from my posts that I spend some part of every day at a local park named Rady. Besides the children’s playground and covered gazebo with picnic benches, there is an oblong paved path around an open grassy area and the baseball field. In addition, there is a dirt … Continue reading Love Stories At The Park
Going To The Chapel
The tiny brownish-red chapel sits as a focal point against a massive rock formation, towering evergreens, and (when in a season of flowing) a waterfall. A photo of the church in a calendar many years ago intrigued me, and I added it to the bucket list of places I wanted to see with my own … Continue reading Going To The Chapel