Thoughts of Grace, Gratitude and Wonder
Meister Eckhart was a priest in the middle ages and is responsible for one of my very favorite quotes. He said, “Be willing to be a beginner every morning.” Seems like a fine quote for starting over. There is, however, a fine point that I …
What has become known as the “peace pipe” in many minds, was more than what it suggests. It was a way for some pre-European American traditions to seal covenants. Whatever it is, or was, it is time to put away the peace pipe. Most likely, …
Whenever my wife and I make a hard decision in the face of authority, she looks at me and says one thing. It always helps when I feel I am not standing tall in Tennessee. “What are they gonna do? Take your birthday away?” Once …
Who am I to tell you to celebrate the wins? I am just some dude in Tennessee. Just some random voice in a world of many random voices. Hear me out, and maybe you might understand my optimism. There are so many reasons to celebrate. …
For some reason I am compelled to share this story. Typically, I shy away from the good things the Universe chooses for me. It seems like bragging. I will, however, shy away from SEO friendly text and topics here. I will simply tell the tale …
Showers are not a universal experience. Certainly, a very small percentage of the world is fortunate enough to take a daily shower. We are refreshed, we are cleaned, and we are missing an opportunity if we do not use them well. Simply put, showers can …
As the summer fades, and the sun sets just a bit earlier each evening, my thoughts turn toward fall. The changing of seasons are exciting for me. Soon, there well be trees on fire with color and the smell of fires flowing through chimneys. Hay …
Now back to San Quentin. Back to the rowdy crowd and the irreverent jokes.
Be the person you would like to hang out with if you wanted to get better than you are now.
