Sandals and a Stick

Christmas is for Everyone

Perfection? It was to be found only at Hillcrest. My arrogant attitude had no room to offer grace – to anyone. I was trained to be meticulously correct. In turn, I demanded the same of everyone else. I was righteously right – and my experience proved it. Eventually, I discovered that this ‘comparison’ between demanding excellence and the reality of life took its toll. The world consistently failed to meet the exacting standards, leaving me alone and ensconced in a bubble of unearned superiority. I was the one being denied the pleasure of dining out.

One Thousand Points of Light

"We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light… We all have something to give." President George H.W. Bush, Founder of Points of Light

Finding Peace – Every Day

“Beauty will save the world.” (Dostoevsky.)

Promise > Pink

Deep breath. Internal turmoil has not overcome the responsibility for this idea. It simply must be done. This offering is a service to others that is sorely needed. It's a quick moment used for self-reflection, introspection, inspiration, and motivation. With a consistent but minimal time investment, occasional humor is also beneficial.

How Quickly I Forget

For the rest of my morning exercise, my mind was consumed with thanksgiving. I realized that in reality, these common irritations were limited in scope - sometimes based only on mood. However, the list of “I-am-grateful for” was revealed to be endless.

Headwinds

But then I remembered that without a headwind, it's harder for a plane to get the lift required to leave the ground. It is also more favorable to land flying into the wind as well. Yin-yang, perhaps. Further thoughts put me smack in the middle of my constant attempt to live more like Jesus. Sorry if I hurt your neck with this one. Here’s the mental picture involved here. We’re human so following the ideal is going to come with headwinds. It’s just a fact that a spiritual life collides with everyday human life.