If you ask children what they want to be when they grow up, you’re likely to hear, “ballerina,” “professional baseball player,” “artist,” or some other seemingly impractical response. But then something happens. We grow up. And we often put away what many consider to be childish dreams.
Three Steps to Living in the Moment
My wife Diane will tell you that there was a time in my life that I was almost impossible to live with the day before I left for a performance. Everything was so focused on the upcoming event that I did not have time, emotion or energy for the moment.
Breaking an Addiction
It isn’t long after a child is born that he/she begins to develop addictions. Some of us continue the process throughout life. Forget drugs, tobacco and alcohol. We often select our own “acceptable” set of things to be addicted to. This old favorite post is the story of one addiction broken with the help of a family pet.
The Antidote to the Malady that Saps Joy from Life
Years ago I remember visiting a large church and experiencing an unusual sensation. The music was inspiring, the message was relevant but there was strange cloud that seemed to hang in the air. I had to fight to keep focus on what the preacher was saying. It was near the end of the service I couldn’t put my finger on …
“Blend In!” Are You Kidding Me?
On a recent television show this question was asked of a social “expert” We have just moved into a new community, how can we make a good impression on our neighbors? The expert answered The most important thing is not to be different. People weird out when they meet people who are different. ‘Blend in’ he said, ‘be just like …