I have a cat. His name is Simon. In truth, I don’t think he’s a cat at all. I think he’s an angel who has come to grace my life, a muse in disguise, my “familiar,” a source of comfort and endless delight. My neighbors think he is a badass but I know … [Read more...] about A Mouse in the House
An Everyday Firefly
Most weekdays, my friend Beth and I walk a couple of miles in the morning. Although physical fitness is our primary goal, we’ve found mental fitness benefits, too. I love exploring new ideas around spirituality, and Beth is a gracious guinea pig. Our … [Read more...] about An Everyday Firefly
A Practical Spirituality
As I look back on my journey I realize I’ve transitioned through three distinct phases: religion, spirituality, and now practical spirituality. This isn’t something I intentionally set out to do. It resulted naturally from my desire to find meaning … [Read more...] about A Practical Spirituality
The Helper’s Prayer
“I am here only to be truly helpful. I am here to represent Him Who sent me. I do not have to worry about what to say or what to do, because He Who sent me will direct me. I am content to be wherever He wishes, knowing He goes there with me. I … [Read more...] about The Helper’s Prayer
Is having a vision for your life important?
“The vision that you glorify in your mind, the ideal that you enthrone in your heart — this you will build your life by, this you will become.” ~James Allen … [Read more...] about Is having a vision for your life important?
Stepping Out and Stepping Up
I am motivated to step out of my comfort zone by a Krishnamurti quote I read a long time ago: “You must distinguish not only the useful from the useless, but the more useful from the less useful. To feed the poor is a good and noble and useful … [Read more...] about Stepping Out and Stepping Up