My Project: Stop Projecting

I am just old enough to remember movie theaters that would rise and fall with the right projectionist, the man or woman feeding the film…

Holiday Spirits

If this is a holiday season for you, and you’re anticipating “drawing near” to friends and family, here’s a thought:

What spirit are you hoping…

It shouldn’t have to be this hard!

One of the hallmarks of true adulthood is whenever we stop reacting against reality, and start adapting ourselves to it. So often our frustrations…

Stop Running

One of the most difficult barriers to pressing pause is the fear of losing ground. “I can’t pause and think–I’ve already got…

Demonstrating Your Spirit

If this is a holiday season for you, and you’re anticipating “drawing near” to friends and family, here’s a thought:

Expect Less

One of the things that makes extended family issues so difficult is the fact of being “family.” That label carries with it certain expectations: loyalty, belonging, support, connection, love.

Valentine’s Day Massacre?

“Expectation is the mother of all frustration.” Antonio Banderas If you’ve read this, you know I’ve never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I can count on one hand the number of times Jenny and I have celebrated the occasion. Yesterday was not one of them. One of my reasons for this avoidance is […]