I saw something in myself the other day that frightened me. It was the wild-eyed look of an addict. I recognized it immediately, having seen it before in the eyes of people I love dearly. It’s fueled by fear. Fear of losing something you are convinced you can’t live without. Addiction is usually linked to negativity. … More The Power of Addiction
Sometimes I think typos happen on purpose. Maybe they are what we’re really thinking, deep down. As I was typing the title for this post, I called it “The Circus” instead of “The Circles”. I had to laugh, because that’s really what this raising kids thing is – a circus. Sometimes I’m taming lions, hoping … More The Circles – Part Five – Children
I heard a podcast yesterday where a Jewish woman who had been rescued from the Holocaust said she wanted to make her life worthy of being saved. It struck me how often I have heard that from survivors of horrific events, especially if they lived while the one who saved them died. These survivors often … More The Survivors
Confession: I am addicted to productivity. It’s time to just admit it. It doesn’t matter where I am, or what role I’m in at the moment. I have a deep desire to always be doing something, going somewhere, and accomplishing goals. “I feel as if my skin is the only thing keeping me from going … More Panic Attacks, Pumpkins, and Peace
Warning: I cannot talk about love and marriage without referencing the Princess Bride. Inconceivable! See, it’s already happening. If you have not seen this movie, you simply must watch it. Right now. Seriously, go! And if you do not like this movie, I’m not sure if you can handle this post. Seriously, how can you … More The Circles – Part Four – Marriage
As I alluded to in Part One and Two, relationships are crucial to our life paths. And to have great circles of relationships, I had to start at the core – the innermost circle of the Holy Trinity and me. Simultaneously with getting to know God, I have had to get to know myself. … More The Circles – Part Three – Knowing Myself
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