In the Dark of Winter, Embrace the Discomforts of Growth
The pandemic. Cooped up inside to avoid the cold. Seasonal affective disorder. Climate change. Mercury retrograde. Restlessness, discontent, and malaise is not uncommon this time of year, especially during these […]
Make Intentions and Resolutions for the 2022 New Year
The distinction between an intention and resolution is small but important. A resolution is a firm decision that you either meet or miss. Weight loss, exercise, or saving money are […]
A Reason for Hope: Framing Today’s Challenges as a Hero’s Journey
It has been perhaps nearly a century since humanity has experienced an upheaval on the scale of our current climate change and pandemic threats. Unlike the world wars, we have […]
On Contrast
At one time I held a rather rigid expectation that my life would proceed along a straight and narrow road that would lead me to what common measure considers success […]
Prayer For Mother
“Exquisite” best describes the sensory explosions I experienced on my walk through Mother today. Among other places, I frequent her trails along the James River in Central Virginia. Today’s walk […]
