My dad passed away 15 years ago today. And as regular practice on this blog, I repost the eulogy I wrote and read at his funeral. It includes a story I’ve told countless times over the years. And now that story is bearing fruit in the form of young fathers with their sons, telling me …
It’s amazing how a little item like a mask can be the source of such social division and outrage. Yet I have a simple thought to consider this morning, on how we got to this point. Take a look at your social media feed, especially Facebook and Twitter. Count the number of responses of kindness …
Today we gather to remember Junarita Rachel May Shinn. She had a rather unique first name. Many, many times, her name was misread or mispelled, and mistakenly pronounced “Juanita.” In my entire life, I never met another JUNARITA. I doubt many people have. And wasn’t this woman as unique as her name? Many of you …
As a writer, I enjoy seeing how others use words to communicate. I’ve finally learned to stop comparing my writing to someone else who I admire or appreciate. There is no reason for me to try and sound like Seth Godin or Tyler Huckabee. The world already has their voice. I need to figure out …
As any gardener knows, leave a patch of ground bare and you’ve just sent out an invitation for weeds to grow there. Mother Earth is a modest lady. She doesn’t like to be uncovered for very long. Her favorite color is green. But she doesn’t pick out her own clothes. Nature will pick them for …
As an intuitive person who has easy access to read his emotions, I have to purposefully limit the amount of news and social media that wants to invade my space. It’s primarily due to the escalating level of anger that is dark, pervasive, and yet so inviting. Anger is a necessary, primal emotion. But if …
Here is Part III of my reflections on grief and how the Enneagram is helping me process the loss of my wife of nearly 30 years. Recording is so different than writing. I’m still getting accustomed to hearing my own voice through the speakers. Thanks for listening.
Here is Part II in my reflections on my marriage and the passing of my wife seven months ago. I tell about how the Enneagram has allowed me to walk back through the major events of life during my nearly 30 years of marriage and how it has given me insight into the issues we …
Read more “Understanding My Grief And The Enneagram – Part II”
Today’s post is in audio form. It’s about 20 minutes long. I wanted to communicate some new things I am learning about myself as I walk through the loss of my wife and how the Enneagram has helped bring understanding for me. Make room.
I watched the video of mistreatment of George Floyd that led to his death. Afterward, I sat quietly. I pondered this question: What can I do? I felt so powerless sitting in my sadness, as I am sure many others felt. What can I do to stop this kind of treatment of fellow human beings? …