Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
Jewish Rabbi and family therapist Edwin Friedman coined the term "non-anxious presence" to describe a person who carries and imparts a calm, peaceful, and empowering presence to others. These "non-anxious" people are able to bring a sense of peace and security amid moments of fear, panic, or controversy, and our world today, with its ever-increasing … Continue reading A non-anxious presence
Nearly every great adventure film has a scene where the hero/heroine grabs a rope and swings across a dangerous chasm. They are usually running for their life, with their enemy bearing down upon them, and yet they still find a way to look beautiful while they dodge bullets and float gracefully to the other side. … Continue reading Identifying with Princess Leia
“Runners, take your mark...get set...” Now hold it right there. Have you ever noticed the peculiar rituals that Olympic sprinters go through at the beginning of their races? They not only perform weird—probably superstitious—stretching routines, but they also take forever before they stop fidgeting and fussing in the starting blocks. It’s a … Continue reading Waiting to exhale
Ever since I was quite young, hot tubs have been one of my sanctuaries. It’s kind of weird, but true nonetheless. Tonight, while thinking in the hot tub, I uttered a simple prayer to the Lord, “I need you more than ever before” and then I was immediately struck by the humor in that prayer. … Continue reading I will always need you more than ever before
I’m not an angry person. Never have been. I’ve seldom had a chip on my shoulder and I’ve never been a walking container of radioactive rage. I certainly have my share of issues, but anger isn’t one of them, and it’s nice to have at least one area that I haven’t had to work hard … Continue reading Road Rage
