Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
Why is that we see so many around us eaten up by their own ambition? How is it that ambition can come to possess us as ferociously as any addiction? And finally, Why is it our ambition is so directly influenced by those with whom we associate? As a kid growing up, sports of all sorts captured the attention of me and all … Continue reading What I Learned from Making Coffee
“Passion is a positive obsession. Obsession is a negative passion” ~ Paul Carvel Do you remember the first time you had your ears burned? You know, the moment when someone Called you out on a well kept secret Addressed your life from head to toe Spoke the truth and shrunk you down three sizes Sometimes the only way to get our Minds opened Hearts softened … Continue reading When Truth Burns
Rites of passage in life can be a bit like crossing the monkey bars. Sometimes swinging from one stage to the next is as easy as crossing the street. Sometimes it’s like crossing the Grand Canyon on a tight rope. My friend Kieran’s story about his right of passage is one for ages. I’ve known Kieran for nearly 40 years he’s dear dear friend … Continue reading A Rite of Passage
So, what comes to mind with this word, “fellowship?” I suspect there are a raft of simple images that come to mind. The word itself is rather strange; kind of like looking at a cloud. You know that it’s real, but it’s not so clear how it’s real. Is fellowship the activity of: People cavorting around in high spirits at a party? People cheering … Continue reading The Fellowship of the Waylaid
So, how’s your week going? Here’s a report on mine: I entered a website that greets me with the words “You’ve just been hacked,” I wake up in the next morning with that strange familiar tickle in the back of my throat, I get up, turn on my computer, and get nothing, I’m late getting out the door for an important appointment, go to … Continue reading When Surrender Means SURRENDER