Why Pray? My Struggles

2 years ago

I’ve often struggled with prayer.  I’ve been plagued by questions like, “What is it really?”, “What does it accomplish?” and…

10 Ancient Values for Modern Joy

2 years ago

Sometimes I’m not very smart. In my search for meaning, joy, and a life well-lived, I often look for new…

What I Learned Officiating My Mother’s Funeral

2 years ago

I’d never written a eulogy before. My 82-year-old mom fell on February 18, 2024. She fractured both cheeks and the…

Lousy at Meditating? Try Walking Meditation

2 years ago

Life is hard right now. My mom's serious medical issue that I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago…

A Fresh Perspective on Easter

2 years ago

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

A Surprising Secret to Increased Joy and Productivity

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

Want a Smoother Life Journey? Name the Wind

2 years ago

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

A Counterintuitive Path to Happiness—Embrace Suffering

2 years ago

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