The Irresistible Call
As is usually my practice in the mornings when at the lake cabin, I had set a kettle of water on the stove, turned the knob to high, and gone… Read More
Forgiveness: The Path to Peace
Forgiveness seems extremely difficult for so many people, and yet, I cannot think of a more important psychological/spiritual process for one’s well-being and happiness. So this will be the first… Read More
A Pile of Boards
I am reading Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen, a traditionally trained medical doctor turned wholistic healer. This book is written from the heart. As I read her stories,… Read More
The Illusion of Objectivity
A widely held belief (mostly in the western world) is objectivity is good and should be cultivated, whereas subjectivity is bad and should be avoided. Actually, the opposite is… Read More
To the Rescue
Some years ago, during a difficult period of time, I experienced episodes of low mood, characterized by inertia, weightiness, and malaise. These low moods also brought a sense of futility… Read More
Suddenly, A Beaver
Back in the late 1980s, I bought a lake property with several acres attached. The extra acreage was heavily wooded with maple, oak, basswood, poplar, sumac, and other deciduous trees… Read More
On Nourishment
Thoughts on nourishment and neglect and how they are opposite sides of the same coin. [Read more]
The Hideaway
I remember as a young boy of age 8 or 9, the thrill of building a “fort.” One fort, in particular, stands out in my mind. I grew up… Read More
Noisy, Rude and Reckless
The day after Thanksgiving I invited my neighbor over in the evening for a glass of red wine and some cheese and crackers. He is a relatively new neighbor who… Read More