About Guns… I think the shootings we’ve seen the last few years have been very tragic and sad, and I mostly have not wanted to chime in on them because of the weight of the whole thing. When people’s lives, … Continued
Millennials… I’ve got a message for Millennials. A lot of things are said about you guys—often. You seem to be the brunt of a lot of societal blame. Post after post I see the war generation and the baby boomers … Continued
The boy asked him, “how do I find what I’m looking for?” The old man replied, “Boy, you’ve heard it said that where your treasure is your heart will be also?” “Yes,” the boy replied. “Many, having misunderstood the meaning … Continued
Did you know that people who often lose their temper are actually unemotional? I was once having a conversation with a guy about a fight he had recently had with his wife. It went something like this: “Ya know, she … Continued
We often struggle to find the right words, the right time, the proper tone, maintain patience, listen with non-judgement and exude empathy toward the other. A communication breakdown results in irritation, blow ups, and sadly, a relationship that may be … Continued
I use to refinish floors for a living. And I think, sometimes, life refinishes us. Because of the feet and furniture and dirt and kids and sunlight and life happening on the floor, the finish would scratch and fade preventing … Continued
The two most prevalent forms of communication are passivity and aggression. Aggression is not always scary and loud. It can be very polite, quiet and self controlled. That’s why it can be confusing. The thing to notice about aggressors is: … Continued
We spend a lot of time thinking about and analyzing other peoples behavior; what they think, what they feel, why they did something. We imagine that if we discover their thoughts we would then know or understand their motives. But … Continued
Reading does not just give one knowledge. A book does not just contain information. A book is another humans thoughts, therefore reading is a quiet act of love. For to read through a book is to give another human their … Continued
Forgiveness does not promise to fix something, change someone, erase a memory, or…be easy. It does not promise the mathematics will line up: that you will be paid back, protected or guaranteed emotional restitution. No, forgiveness is not always justice … Continued