From Afraid and Disconnected to Peaceful and Loving: How My Views of God Have Shaped My Life

Posted on by thekermit74

One of my favorite yoga teachers talks about connecting with "the God of your understanding".  Aside from wisely noting every person has a different conception of the Divine, I hear Seane Corn as pointing to something I increasingly find True: Whether we're a theist, atheist, agnostic, or all three, our mental image of God greatly shapes … Continue reading From Afraid and Disconnected to Peaceful and Loving: How My Views of God Have Shaped My Life

The Power of Self-Study and Celebration

Posted on by thekermit74

Perhaps the worst and best part of both my divorces was the suffering.  You see, when my mental landscape was littered with boulders of blame and judgment toward my ex, MY LIFE SUCKED and I went into a downward spiral.  Yet, when I switched from being a passenger in to a driver of my life, from victimhood to ownership, from … Continue reading The Power of Self-Study and Celebration

A Few Reminders to Brighten Your Day

Posted on by thekermit74

No matter what faces you, YOU are enough! Regardless what the mirror says, You ARE beautiful! Amidst whatever feels fractured or incomplete, You are WHOLE! Whenever you feel or are rejected, You belong, just AS you are! Did you make a mistake or mess up? It's okay.  You're human. We ALL do! As insecurities, doubts, … Continue reading A Few Reminders to Brighten Your Day

5 Ways the Cross Reveals Everything We Need to Know About Life and Death

Posted on by thekermit74

Hello beautiful beings!  I hope you’re having a fabulous day.  While I was out for a run and listening to a podcast the other day, in a sermon I heard Greg Boyd say: Everything you need to know about life, others, yourself, and God is revealed by Jesus on the cross.  This rang True to … Continue reading 5 Ways the Cross Reveals Everything We Need to Know About Life and Death

Could I(You) Have Been Anyone Other Than Me(You)?

Posted on by thekermit74

I once said "the music in heaven will be all Dave Matthews Band, all the time" ... at church ... to hundreds of people.  I mention that to express how much I LOVE the band.  Dave's music moves me so deeply I have a tattoo of his lyrics that speak a poignant Truth: "Could I have … Continue reading Could I(You) Have Been Anyone Other Than Me(You)?

“Scars” are Beautiful: We are Wounded & Resurrected at the Same Time

Posted on by thekermit74

If scars were championships, I’d have Michael Jordan and Tom Brady beat!  I’ve got the trach dent, a crooked eye, a bunch of marks from tubes to drain infected lungs, multiple stomach tube scars, a wrist with scaffolding, and all sorts of “interesting” stories on my face.  And those are just my PHYSICAL scars!  I … Continue reading “Scars” are Beautiful: We are Wounded & Resurrected at the Same Time

The Beloved One (A Poem to You)

Posted on by thekermit74

The Beloved One sees you fully, loving every bit of your being. The Blissful One adores you always, regarding you with infinite fondness. The Blessed One delights deeply, in YOU, living your daily, "mundane" life. The Beautiful One celebrates you extravagantly, roaring approval because you ARE a champion. The Bountiful One hugs you fiercely, for … Continue reading The Beloved One (A Poem to You)

Embracing and Celebrating My/Your Uniqueness and Weirdness

Posted on by thekermit74

I wanted to play some music while I put groceries away the other day.  So, told our Echo: "Alexa, play music from  ... err ... umm" I stumbled as my mind went blank.  Helpfully, she said "I think you might like songs by Imagine Dragons" (#truth), so started playing them.  As one of my favorite … Continue reading Embracing and Celebrating My/Your Uniqueness and Weirdness

Meditation on the Winter Solstice: The Bliss of Embracing Darkness & Death Like Nature Does

Posted on by thekermit74

Lisa and I have an ongoing joke, wherein whenever we eat or drink something that tickles the back of our throat, causing us to cough uncontrollably, we ironically say "I'm dying."  Speaking of which, as the days have grown shorter and darker approaching the Winter Solstice, it seems to me I've been feeling death in … Continue reading Meditation on the Winter Solstice: The Bliss of Embracing Darkness & Death Like Nature Does

Meditation on Seeing Ourselves and Others as Masterpieces

Posted on by thekermit74

For a long time I felt pretty dope in Warrior 2; like I was a hero from Lord of the Rings.  Then, one day at a studio with mirrors I saw myself in the pose, and my jaw dropped open in horror.  While I felt strong and electrified, that's NOT how I appeared to myself … Continue reading Meditation on Seeing Ourselves and Others as Masterpieces