Never Forget To Laugh
“To be serious is to be self-righteous. The foundation of healthy humor is joy. Before we can have a sense of humor, we must be joyous. If we are joyless,… Read More
The End of Guilt
A young man sat on a riverbank. In a peaceful state, he was absorbed in the sounds and sights of nature surrounding him. Suddenly he heard desperate cries for help.… Read More
Sweet Talking: The Art of Saying Nice Things to Yourself
Have you ever wondered why two people who experience similar setbacks react so differently? Take Sue and Phyllis. Both recently experienced divorce and found themselves single parents of two children.… Read More
The Rose: A Fairytale (And a Valentine’s Day Story)
Once upon a time, there was a young butcher and his wife. They were newly married and constantly swooned in each other’s presence because of the passion they felt for… Read More
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
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
On the Road Again
A Satisfied Mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it’s so… Read More
Finding the Right Place
About two years ago I started a rock garden with cacti and succulents. (The length of time from then until now is important to remember.) The feature photo for this… Read More
Two Different Searches
Years ago when my children were ages 12, 9 and 8, we took a family vacation to Disneyland in Orlando, Florida. Rather than spend all our time there, we took… Read More