by John D. Pierce | Nov 23, 2021 | Opinion
My birthday greetings to a retired friend brought an interesting response: “I’m thankful for all the things that could have happened to me up to this point that didn’t.” That is certainly one perspective when considering life’s blessings, and seeking to express...
by Michael Chancellor | Jan 8, 2021 | Opinion
While many of us have moved away from New Year resolutions, we should still set challenging goals for the short-time future and the longer-term future. We can build those goals from our values, interests, curiosity and wonder. Certainly, there may be other...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 25, 2020 | Opinion
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so how can I not be thinking about gratitude? Concurrently, how can I not be thinking about those whose suffering contributed to my very fortunate place in life, even if such musing is tinged with guilt? On the surface, it’s nice to...
by Chuck Summers | Jun 30, 2020 | Opinion
Earth is the original spiritual director. That was one of the particularly intriguing discussions found in the book, “Earth, Our Original Monastery” by Christine Valters Paintner. In this delightful book with the subtitle “Cultivating Wonder and Gratitude through...
by Rob Sellers | May 26, 2020 | Opinion
Superheroes sometimes congregate in my house. I realized this a few years ago when our grandsons would visit. The 8-year-old would run around protecting us from danger in his Captain America costume, mask and shield. I would kiss the 5-year-old goodnight when he...
