My son loves to dance. As soon as Zachary learned to walk, he began to dance. He would spin, hop, and slap his feet on our hardwood floor. Beethoven or the Beatles, he’s not picky about the music. Now almost seven, with his arms in the air, he looks like a cross between a Pentecostal [...]
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Picasso It is so easy to lose sight of that artist. I know I do. I smile whenever I lead a retreat. . .because crayolas and coloring are mandatory (it is an unwritten spiritual principle). It is amazing [...]
“Don’t you blog anymore?” I was asked at a recent workshop. “I have been on a blogging hiatus.” I answer. She gives me strange look. “Okay,” I tell her. “I changed my brand from ‘do less,’ to ‘blog less and live more.” “But that’s not funny,” she tells me. “Okay,” I say. “I’ll change it [...]
If it ain’t in you, it can’t come out of your horn. Charlie Parker Care of any kind—compassion, generosity, communication, forgiveness, reconciliation, service, ministry, teaching, giving—begins with and is nourished by self-care. Self-care, meaning Self-compassion. But here’s the deal: We don’t do that well in this culture. We do self-improvement. We do self-growth. We do [...]
