Dr. Stephen Alan Timm

The Irresistible Call

As is usually my practice in the mornings when at the lake cabin, I had set a kettle of water on the stove, turned the knob to high, and gone… Read More

The Razor

My razor died several months ago. It had reliably and acceptably shaved my face for many years. The razor was an old electric one which required a cord and an… Read More

Forgiveness: The Path to Peace

Forgiveness seems extremely difficult for so many people, and yet, I cannot think of a more important psychological/spiritual process for one’s well-being and happiness. So this will be the first… Read More

A Pile of Boards

I am reading Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen, a traditionally trained medical doctor turned wholistic healer. This book is written from the heart. As I read her stories,… Read More

The Illusion of Objectivity

A widely held belief (mostly in the western world) is objectivity is good and should be cultivated, whereas subjectivity is bad and should be avoided. Actually, the opposite is… Read More

To the Rescue

Some years ago, during a difficult period of time, I experienced episodes of low mood, characterized by inertia, weightiness, and malaise. These low moods also brought a sense of futility… Read More

Suddenly, A Beaver

Back in the late 1980s, I bought a lake property with several acres attached. The extra acreage was heavily wooded with maple, oak, basswood, poplar, sumac, and other deciduous trees… Read More

On Nourishment

Thoughts on nourishment and neglect and how they are opposite sides of the same coin. [Read more]

The Hideaway

I remember as a young boy of age 8 or 9, the thrill of building a “fort.” One fort, in particular, stands out in my mind. I grew up… Read More

Noisy, Rude and Reckless

The day after Thanksgiving I invited my neighbor over in the evening for a glass of red wine and some cheese and crackers. He is a relatively new neighbor who… Read More

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