This is the final of three posts in a series inspired by the Irish poet, philosopher, and Priest John O’Donohue. ————————————— Many of us have made our world so familiar we dont see it anymore. A good question to ask yourself tonight is, What did I really see today? -John O’Donohue When our oldest son …
Silence and Solitude
This is the second of three posts in a series inspired by the Irish poet, author, and Priest John O’Donohue. ————————————————— I love sound. My Walter Mitty job would be a sound engineer in a recording studio. I briefly considered the profession until I learned of the math involved. Instead, I became an audiophile. Over …
Nourishing the Soul
I plan to welcome the new year with three posts inspired by the Irish poet, author, and Priest John O’Donohue. I begin today with, Nourishing the Soul. ———————————— "There is a voice within you that no one, not even you, has ever heard. Give yourself the opportunity of silence and begin to develop your listening …
New Year’s Reflections and Course Corrections
“I would write poems whether anyone looked at them or not, but I hope someone will.” -May Sarton. Same here, and while I don’t formally market this blog, I would be honored if you forwarded posts to others who might enjoy them. —————————————————————— The beginning of a new year is a good time for personal …
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The Spirit of Christmas Revisited
Deep within us is a life-force. We hold this soul-energy in our hearts, but it cannot be contained. Spirit shines through us, extending to others, even after we are gone. My departed buddy Doug captured its essence in song, rendering lyrics from sentiments expressed by the Sufi poet Hafiz: Even after all these years The …
Treasure Chest 2023
Note: This post runs longer than normal. It’s about a ten-minute read. ———————————————————— My father made a practice of committing meaningful quotes to memory. He referred to these as his mental treasure chest. The practice rubbed off on me. For years, I’ve saved meaningful quotes. In retrospect, the quotes I selected often follow a theme …
Holiday Juxtapositions
Note: It's still not too late to purchase my book as a gift for that hard to buy for person. You can use the link at the bottom of this post! ------------------------------------------------------------- Juxtaposition is a crazy word; at least, I’ve always thought so. It means to place two or more things side by side, often …
Connections
Holiday Note: If you are struggling with gift ideas for that "hard to buy for" person, why not order a copy of my book? You can purchase a copy by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. Proceeds donated to support individuals suffering with anxiety and/or depression ----------------------------------------------------------------- Have you played the New …
The Meaning of Thanksgiving
Note: This week’s post is going out early as a special message for Thanksgiving. ——————————— Amidst turkey, dressing, football, and Black Friday specials, I’m reflecting today on the meaning of Thanksgiving. Gathering around the table, there is much to be thankful for, including abundandt food, the company of loved ones, freedom, and our country’s relative …
On Children
This week, we welcomed a new granddaughter, Arlo Jeanne Poster, into our family. Baby and mom are healthy. We are thrilled! As I held Arlo in my arms, she stretched, yawned, and gazed back at me with unfocused eyes. The future belongs to this helpless new being. That gives me hope! Perhaps she arrived just …
Towards A Life Well-Lived 