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How Great Thou Art
It's been a helluva year so far in 2018. I've battled some extra personal demons (like many of us), my dad passed away a couple months ago, and a good friend from college succumbed to cancer over the weekend after a heroic three-year battle. Sitting in church yesterday trying to soak in a little soulful …
Breath
Facing adversity? Getting anxious? Feeling overwhelmed? Panic or fear setting in? Frustration growing, turning to anger, even rage? Grief and despair washing over you, soaking in? Breath. The good WILL return. Give up control. Be patient. Have faith. BREATH.
An Attitude of Gratitude
(Note: Originally posted typo “Gratitudeo”.) "What are you thankful for?", a friend asked. I answered with this: "The list is long, my brother. I start the day with the simple stuff, simple prayer of thanks for my health, food to eat, clothes to wear, a roof over my head, the same for my family, thankful …
The Paschal Mystery
Two weeks on, the inspiration continues. And she said, "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him." What does it mean? I come back around to these questions every year, reflecting anew. It's not only for a day, or a weekend, not just a holiday. It's to …
For the Record: Politics in America, 2018
Captured here simply as noted, for the record. Least we [I] forget.
Hospital Meditation, #4
"Lessons Learned in 3205: Long-term Effect, Post-Crisis, Discharge, Home" Eventually most every crisis subsides. Eventually there's a return to whatever normalcy is. And then the question is, how to proceed? If there's residual effect from the crisis -- and there often is -- what adjustments are needed on the day-to-day to accommodate the new normal? …
Hospital Meditation, #3
"Crisis Illness Stresses Everyone Out." There's little doubt that intense situations can cause heightened stress. The heartbeat quickens, the breath becomes more shallow, the brow furrows, the focus sharpens. Adrenalin pumps through our system, firing the inner engine to respond to the matter at hand. It's one thing to be able to directly action whatever …
Hospital Meditation, #2
"With My Boy..." So our five-year old son was admitted to the hospital pediatric unit on Monday afternoon. Massive skin infections, multiple locations on his little body. I’ve stayed with him in his room a couple nights so far; he’s had good periods and not-so-good; after all, he’s really sick, and hospitals can be scary …
Hospital Meditation, #1
I started Monday with a good list and good intentions. I ended up in the hospital with our son, who's stricken with infection. Immediate thoughts? 1/ I hope our boy is ok! 2/ I gotta get to the hospital. 3/ Be there for him, and my wife. 4/ LISTEN, and gather as much information as …
