Tim

Thanks(covid)giving 2020

I’ve heard people says things like, “it doesn’t matter about the turkey/presents/football games/sweet potatoes/green bean casserole/rolls/pies—-as long as we’re together.” I’ve never heard anyone say “It doesn’t matter if we are together, as long as there is turkey/presents/football games . . etc.” Yet 2020 has put some of us there. What can we do? 1) Be Gentle. […]

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Emotional Hygiene

Write what you know . . . isn’t that what they tell folks? Well, I know I went to the dentist. I know half of my mouth shouldn’t be used for a bit. I know drinking coffee is not usually such an adventure. I know I thought about forgiveness and emotional wellness as I sat

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Radical Gratitude

I have learned the power of gratitude along my journey. I am in some groups that recommend a “gratitude journal”–an ongoing list of things to be grateful for. Lately, I have challenged myself to look beyond the obvious blessings and the great things I have going on in life. I am trying to look at

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Falling Leaves

As the October wind continues to gust around my yard, I see more and more colorful leaves dropping, floating, zig-zagging, plummeting to the ground. But not all of them. Some seem to want to hang around. Sounds like my journey. ChangeAs I journey through life and attempt to live a forgiving life, I need to

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