As we were driving to our beautiful mountain getaway in Colorado, my then three year old Granddaughter, Jadyn, asked where our cabin was located. I pointed to the mountains in this picture and said: “Our cabin is located right where those five lines come down the mountain.” She stared intently at the mountains for several minutes. Then the following conversation …
Are you Fierce?
Recently I saw a painting of an eagle. He was launching himself from his perch, his eyes intently focused on something I could not see. Every thing about him was fierce. I thought of how rare that kind of intensity is in our culture today.
Stinkin Thinkin!
A recent article by David Burns in Psych Central identified the top ten types of “Stinkin Thinkin;” negative ways of thinking about ourselves that diminish the quality and potential of our lives. I was astounded to discover that I have occasionally entertained some of these destructive thoughts. It was refreshing and helpful to see them identified. Out in the open, …
5 Secrets to Taking Amazing Photos Without Leaving Your Car
My cousin, Jim Christensen, is a gifted photographer who takes some of the most beautiful wildlife photos I’ve seen. What’s so amazing about that? Jim is partially disabled and can only walk for a short distance without support. Most of his photos, including the one you see here, are taken from his van. I asked him how that was possible. He …
“What If” you Brainstormed your Life?
A little boy sat in art class. On his desk was a blank sheet of paper. The art teacher stared at his paper for a moment and asked, “What are you drawing?” “A cow eating grass.” the boy answered. “Where’s the grass?” “The cow ate it.” the boy explained. “Ok, where is the cow?” “She ran away.” the boy said …