Some people are really good at annoying me. Actually, even though it seems like they’re the ones who are doing the annoying, the annoyance is really in my mind. I’m choosing to focus on aspects of them I find irritating. Today, I turn my focus within. My laser-sharp...
Singing with others is a unique experience. I take something intimate, the sound that begins inside me, and share it with others. Singing together has a calming yet energizing effect on the body and emotions. It’s like magic. All I have to do is open my mouth and let...
Entertainers like Catvis Purrsley remind me that there is great value in being entertained. Joy is an expression of the Divine, and finding ways to feel joyful is a powerful pursuit. What makes me happy? How can I bring more joy into my life? These are my questions...
Trying something new can be intimidating. But when I take things slowly, it’s less overwhelming. I pick up a foot and place it just a little bit in front of me. Then I rest. How did that go? Not so bad! Okay, let’s try the other foot. I pick up that one and place it a...
I once had a minister tell me that every time they did a talk about the Dreaded Practice, fewer people would come to church that Sunday. What on earth could be that Dreaded? Meditation? Journaling? Taking a spiritual inventory? No, my friends. It’s something much,...
