If I’m completely honest, part of me doesn’t understand how anyone can support Trump, and I’m sure others would say the same about Obama or Clinton backers. The thing is, though, the more I go with society’s flow by calling “them” shameful names, excluding those different from me, or not talking about politics, the more … Continue reading Unity, Understanding, and Supporting Trump Supporters
What if death, whether it’s losing a job/relationship or being put in a casket, wasn’t a badthing? What if we chose to view and talk about death in a positive way? What if we saw death as natural and part of life? What if it we thought of it more as a transition? I don’t … Continue reading The Life-Giving Power of Learning a Death Positive Approach: Let’s Talk About Death Part 2
I think Naked Warrior is the peak yoga pose. Now, before you potentially flip out or ignore me, I’m NOT talking about physical nudity, but vulnerability. I’m getting at the wholehearted life that comes with taking our relational and emotional armor off to reveal our total and true selves. For instance, one way I know … Continue reading Why “Naked” Warrior is Yoga and Life’s Peak Pose: The Importance of Vulnerability
In the past I worshipped strength, power, possessions, victory, being correct, position, esteem, and so on. Not only is this what American culture tells us to do, it was effectively the sum total of my image of God. As I hopefully get wiser, I increasingly find this axiom to be True: We are each deeply … Continue reading How Following the Humble, Weak, and Vulnerable God Will Change Us for the Better
In the stillness and quiet of my first waking moments, I like to begin my day by listening to Spirit for a word or image to center my day on. While it’s usually things like joy, curiosity, care, calm, and the like, the other day, much to my surprise it was SNUGGLE. With a laugh … Continue reading The Gospel of Snuggling
Failure can become our most powerful path to learning if we’re willing to choose courage over comfort. - Brené Brown What’s the point of life? What makes for a great life? WHO are YOU when all is said and done, at the center of your being? Today it seems to me a key to … Continue reading The Secret to a Wonderful Life: Lose Your Life to Gain It
EVERYTHING belongs. You are perfect, AS you are, NO doing required. YOU are a GIFT, a never seen before and never to be seen again blessing the world needs. These are some sayings I’ve adopted and/or formulated over the last couple of years, which contain an abundance of truth and bring scads of life. What … Continue reading Our “Bruises” Make Us Beautiful: The Gifts of Imperfection
Can I tell you a secret? You're AMAZING! You are a GIFT! A one of a kind MIRACLE, never seen before and never to be seen again. Why do I say that? Do you have a day? Seriously, I have SO many reasons for trusting this, but in the interest of time I'll name three. … Continue reading Meditation on Remembering You Belong, You’re Worthy, and You’re Loved
Grace and Peace Yoga 