In a memorable M*A*S*H* episode, there is a wounded bombardier who thinks he is Jesus. The camp is mixed. Some say he’s crazy, most say he’s doing an act in order to get discharged from the Army. One person in camp believes him. Radar O’Reilly. It’s time for the man’s release. Radar walks out to [...]
On an unseasonably cool night the Red Bike Restaurant is packed with patrons, for a local fundraiser auctioning creative and bizarrely decorated Wellies. Here in the Pacific Northwest, Wellington boots are considered formal wear. I expected good island entertainment. I did not expect to have my heart tugged. Sporting their wellies, a group of island [...]
There is a story about a kind, quiet man who prays in the Ganges River every morning. One day after praying, he sees a poisonous spider struggling in the water and cups his hands to carry it ashore. As he places the spider on the ground, it stings him. Unknowingly, his prayers for the world [...]
When I was young, meditation or prayer was a requirement or compulsion. (Who am I kidding? I still fight it… and I’m not young anymore.) There is something about the sensation or gratification that we are on the “right” path. It is said that our journey begins when we lose our luggage. Yes. And the [...]
Each of us desires relationships that are healthy–with trust, compassion, laughter, honesty and touch. There’s only one problem… Each of us moves away from the very things we desire. If only we could find that one person who could make it all okay… Here’s the deal: Intimacy has little to do with the other person. [...]
