“Dreading, what many people call, the ‘spiritual’ high point of the year.” It was late October and she was my first “Happy Holiday” handicapped person of the holiday season. Denise hadn’t even started her shopping yet. But she was stressed …
“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” “Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” This insightful piece of wisdom was shared by Jedi Master Yoda in the Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. It in, a sense, …
“Everyone desires connection…” The word spirituality brings up such a diverse collection of meaning to people. But I believe the essence that filters through the opinions is the same. Everyone desires connection, it is part of our tribal nature. But …
“Religious faith depends on a host of social, psychological and emotional factors that have little or nothing to do with probabilities, evidence and logic.” – Michael Shermer, writer “Matthew was a combination of opposites.” Matthew was just thirteen, but …
“No matter how much we try to run away from this thirst for the answer to life, for the meaning of life, the intensity only gets stronger and stronger. We cannot escape these spiritual hungers.” – Ravi Zacharias, author “My …
“Life is an adventure in learning to move beyond forgiveness to appreciation of others.” – King Ayles, writer “Beatrice was the matriarch of her family.” Beatrice (Bea) marched into my office for her first appointment like a celebrity entering …
“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” Buddha, philosopher “She seemed to spend a lot of time blaming herself for her injury…” Jennifer, a thirty three year old, dental hygienist, had been a star …
Ah, parenting. Isn’t it one of the most rewarding jobs and relationships of your life time? Did you know how wonderful this was really going to be before you had kids? Your child hangs on your every word, following all …
“You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” – Epicurus, philosopher “They are all about relationships…starting with myself…” Bonnie’s original call was to ask me if I …
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. – Robin Williams, actor “If Robin…couldn’t figure out why his life was worth living…?” Bart (Bartholomew) was a confused, depressed, pain-riddled, man. But, he portrayed himself a …