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I’ve recently discovered that dreams can be a wonderful window into my dominant thoughts, vibrations, fears and the dark parts of myself that I have not yet faced. Such an experience occurred not too long [...]

Starting the Day
Sebastian, my six year old son stops suddenly while putting on his shoes and says, “Maybe Mrs. Visaya (his first grade teacher) wants to be famous.” I pause a moment while tying his shoes to say, “What makes you think that?” He responds confidently, “She put blue ribbons on everyone’s folders!” [...]

Always Tired
In the not-so-long ago past I was working with a Southern Gospel group who also happened to be good friends of mine. They felt God was calling them to go into full-time ministry and wanted to make a change in their lives…so they hired me. One of the lead singers used to [...]

Breathe
As I look to the east in the crisp morning air; I see the sun burning in the sky…the east, air, mind, will. The rush in my lungs and the wind on my skin brings images to mind of an infant’s first breath which is synonymous with life itself. Flowing, dancing…the joy of [...]

Close Encounters
So you’re about to go into a room with that person who asks you questions that make you feel uncomfortable. The conversations always leave you feeling less than good and you’ve developed either a history of avoiding them or anxious anticipation of the next unpleasant encounter. Everyone has been in this situation, [...]

Definition of Trust
Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
Is it just me or is the very definition of trust a paradox? It is a dependence that provides confidence and security…which is then relied upon. Thinking [...]

Dismantling Christmas
Yesterday was the day I finally took down my Christmas decorations. I know, I know…you’re shaking your head in disbelief, I mean here it is February…we’ve already passed Groundhog Day and I’m just now dismantling Christmas! It is like this for me every year. I really love Christmas…the tree, the lights, [...]

Perspective
Are you among those who only trust the physical side of existence? Or maybe you’re more like Obi Wan in Star Wars who tells Luke, “Your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them. Reach out with your feelings.” Where does this perspective come from? How many stop, look around and [...]