But a scratch?
In medicine, we want therapies that work--and they need to correspond to the severity of the illness. If you have a scratch, you might need…
Like a tree
"It is dangerous to explain too clearly to man how like he is to the animals without pointing out his greatness. It is also dangerous…
Presence
I wrote here about the importance of committing to a group in order to be able to contribute and receive a sense of belonging. "Join…
Small memories
My retired friend shared how much it meant to him that his Grandfather would take him into his garden with a couple of salt shakers…
True happiness
Our modern use of the word "happy" seems to refer mostly to an emotional state. Older uses include this--but seem to be more holistic than…
Do you hear music?
In C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew, you get to read about the creation of Narnia. It's beautiful. Alan, the Lion, sings the world into existence--the…
Bald tires
I just got new tires for my truck. Honestly, I let them go a bit longer that I usually do. They were looking pretty bad.…
Mastery or perfectionism?
There's a perfectionism that's counterproductive. Dialed in to details that don't ultimately matter, this is a form of waste, and can lead to endless delays…
His tears
When I was a kid, our church had a scripture memory program for children. Each week we'd memorize our verses and earn prizes. If we…
Correct passions’ spite
Envy not greatness: for thou mak'st thereby Thy self the worse, and so the distance greater. Be not thine own worm: yet such jealousy, As…