Signs are designed to catch our attention. They alert us to danger or promote some product. Some signs, however, defy understanding. The following are signs found in real life: On a bag of Fritos: “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.” On packaging for a Rowenta Iron: “Do not iron clothes on body.” On a Korean kitchen …
The Only Refuge That Will Not Fail
We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer this vast, broken world. About the time we find a scrap of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A blunder or failure. Then, in spite of our best efforts …
From Pole to Pole
Is there a life goal you want to live for? Are there intermediate goals that seem out of reach? The response to my last post Bite Off What You Can Chew was so well received I was inspired to share more detailed information that has benefited thousands of people seeking to live Fully Alive. Enjoy reading about a strategy that is …
Bite Off What You can Chew… then Chew!
At age 65 and almost 250 pounds, I was desperate to do something to regain my health. My first attempts at exercise were sporadic and it took me awhile to learn what healthy eating was all about. I didn’t have the perfect plan but it was gratifying to be headed in the right direction. The goal of being fully alive …
6 Factors to Help You Reach the Top of Your Mountain
This is an adaptation of a previous post. Almost three years ago we started climbing “Jones Mountain” just after the sun arrived to warm the chilly Colorado air. It was not a technical dangerous climb, but it was one that many adults would find difficult to complete. The air was thin and legs were wobbly, but several factors allowed six …