A Fresh Perspective on Easter

10 months ago

It’s Easter. While for many of us, Easter is a time of bunnies, chocolate eggs, and a celebration of the…

Being is More Important Than Doing

10 months ago

Sometimes simple words are best. I recently read a reflection on a deep truth—being is more important than doing.  It’s…

A Surprising Secret to Increased Joy and Productivity

11 months ago

“See what happens when you tune your pace to the trickle of a stream, or the waft of a lazy…

Find Freedom and Grace by Owning Your Mistakes

11 months ago

I was mad. I’d been working with an attorney on a small estate planning project. When the work dragged on…

The Deep Lesson of Walking Away

11 months ago

The deepest lessons take time to learn. I love my life. My wife is an amazing partner. My kids are…

The Invitation You Should Probably Decline

11 months ago

An invitation is a mixed bag.  On one hand, it feels good to be thought of. Noticed. Wanted. Included. On…

Want a Smoother Life Journey? Name the Wind

12 months ago

I recently watched a feather dance on the breeze. It was the movement that caught my eye. A glint of…

Avoiding the Trap of Self-Rejection

12 months ago

It was a painful realization. Many years ago, the independent church I was working for as the music leader became…

A Counterintuitive Path to Happiness—Embrace Suffering

12 months ago

I’ve always been fearful. Along with my childhood fear of our creepy basement and my perfectly rational fear of sharks,…

A Reflection on Vegetables and Candy

1 year ago

And now for something completely different. This week, I’m pausing my personal development focus to update you on another part…