Gardens exude peace while growing through storms.
Thunder scares us. But, not flowers. They soak in water from the same storms.
Their beauty is not achieved without disorder.
Neither is ours if we see through the chaos.
Whether it be physical or mental suffering, three treasures await for those who look.
Continue Reading “Find Peace in the Midst of Fear: A Step-by-Step Guide” When a spouse or good friend suddenly dies, there’s shock, disbelief and loss.
That happened to me a few weeks ago when I received an unexpected text at a Saturday lunch.
My good friend John Palter, age 62, had just died during a morning bike ride in Dallas.
His sudden departure leaves me in a reflective state about priorities, purpose and commitment.
Continue Reading “Three things to ponder when a good friend suddenly dies” I think the first time I realized dad’s mortality was the phone call, “What are the test results, Dad?”
“It’s cancer,” he replied evenly. And then the longest silence I can ever remember. I knew little about prostate cancer at the time. But, the “C” word horrified me because the next question was, “How far has it spread? Is it contained?”
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