Is This Fun to You?
The Guilt of Play Sometimes we feel guilty that we play too much. We think we are selfish if we play. We’re not being productive. Not efficient. Not contributing anything…
Read moreIndex – The Spiritual Practice of Welcoming
• Start by reading The Welcoming Prayer. Live out the year practicing the spiritual discipline of welcoming. Below is a schedule of welcoming one healthy practice a month, and letting go…
Read more3 Reasons to Let Go of Perfectionism
9 a.m. One hour to go before a couple thousand kids arrive. The workers are gathering. Our city is hosting a free Fun Fest day for the children in the…
Read moreDon’t Compare; Just Create
I went to a unique competition last night. My brother-in-law Barry—a successful and seasoned aerospace engineer in his mid-50’s—entered a sports talk show contest, “Kickstart Your Career” with the Ump…
Read moreWhen “I don’t know” is good
Does this ever happen to you? I couldn’t decide what to eat for lunch. I was already hungry so I didn’t want to invest time in cooking. But nothing ready-made…
Read moreThe Circumstance Isn’t the Problem
To celebrate our friend Victoria’s pregnancy (it’s a girl!), we gathered last Wednesday afternoon at Manna House. We ate cake; she opened presents; we took photos. Victoria hadn’t planned on…
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