Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
In 1918 the photographer Eric Engstrom wanted an uplifting picture for a nation at war. He found a subject in Thomas Wilden, a local food peddler, at his dinner table in solitary prayer. I’ve kept the picture close to remind me of how, when, and where I first understood prayer. In an earlier post, I shared the story about an event that occurred in September … Continue reading A Prayer, or a Plea
In order to enjoy the music in today’s post please click the link above in your email. Or click here. “When reason has followed its road to the end, the point of crisis is reached and man is brought to the great question mark over his own existence.” ― Rudolf Karl Bultmann True enough. And I have to admit, Dr. Bultmann, it feels that … Continue reading Over the Rainbow
In order to enjoy the music in today’s post please click the link above in your email. Or click here. I’ve taken great delight in listening to your Voyager selections for our journey through space and time. Music has such a magnificent way of stirring up memories. We will be sharing more of your music in upcoming posts. Recently, a ballad from singer/songwriter … Continue reading Grit ~ Gratitude ~ Grace
We got wind over the holidays that a number of dear friends have have had a rough go of it. One friend said it was like having the lights go out, then living in darkness with no way to turn them back on. Living in darkness may be the ultimate experience of powerlessness. I remember when such a darkness hung over me. It was June … Continue reading The Beauty of Borrowed Light
In the journey of self-discovery perhaps the most amazing revelation is just how improbable it is that you ever got to be a self at all. What are the odds of ever being born? One in 400 trillion. Wow. Indeed, we did win the lottery the day we were blessed with the opportunity to take our place on the tree of life. For me, once … Continue reading Our 1 in 400 Trillion Shot