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Grandpa’s Boots

December 6, 2010 No Comments

GRANDPA’S BOOTS There are several times of year that many parents almost dread because at those times their budgets have to squeeze out a few more items than they truly can afford. Yet they cannot afford to ignore them either. This holiday time is one of them. Another time is a return to school in the fall and the return of winter when you learn that last year’s boots or coats no longer fit. This weekend we discovered our fourteen year old grandson who lives with his hardworking single dad, was ill prepared for walking in the snow. And wet,

A Small Word, A Big Caution for Parents

November 11, 2010 No Comments

Have you ever known something, taught it, believed it, and still have it come up again and again in fresh ways for you? Lately I have done some mental fall cleaning and have been dusting off old truths. There have been several truths that seem to shine like tarnished silver after it has been cleaned. They remain powerful no matter how many times I am reminded of them. One of those truths is the destructive power of the “b” word that has only three letters and can hurt like stubbing your toe. And I have noticed that the “b” word not

Fire Your Critic * Hire Your Coach!

October 21, 2010 No Comments

Fire Your Inner Critic * Hire Your Inner Coach! + + + + + + + + This article is about really big things. . . our thoughts. It is also about really small things. . . our thoughts. + + + + + + + + Before you rush on, I invite you to take a moment to notice… just notice.. your thoughts. What are “small” thoughts vs.”big” thoughts? Small thoughts are victim thoughts that rob our energy. Big thoughts are freeing and transforming. Some of us are prone to being super critical of ourselves and slip into thinking

Words of Comfort

August 17, 2010 No Comments

From the Voice of An Ancient Shepherd… These days are times of stress, overwhelm, and fatigue for many, many parents. Finding peace and comfort can be difﬁcult. There are so many voices to listen to that tell us how we should think, what we should do, how we should parent etc. in order to be balanced, successful, patient and in control. Who would think to listen to a shepherd’s voice?

Jogging Lessons

August 5, 2010 No Comments

Here I am, back at my favorite little park sitting at a picnic table in the shade. I am munching on corn chips and hummus. People from a local corporation are taking their lunch-time run. It is very humid. It is funny because I was already planning to write to you about yesterday’s run of my own. (With me you need to interpret the word “run” to mean a very fast walk or slow jog.) It is amazing how jogging your body also jogs your memory and your creativity. That is . . . until the only thing you start

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents

July 26, 2010 No Comments

Recently, I went for a midday run in a small, scenic park with a mile-long, paved path that circles a fishing pond. It is a peaceful setting. People of all ages and stages in life and health conditions come for exercise, picnics, rest, fishing, and connecting. Like a café, it is the kind of place where certain people who become “regulars” will greet you and readily cheer you on as you doggedly make your laps around the pond. They call out encouraging words like, “You are doing great!” It feels like a safe place. Apparently, human creatures are not the only ones

Turning From Worry to Wonder

May 10, 2010 No Comments

When we indulge in negative thinking we “step on our own hose” of spiritual resources . Negativity is a well worn path. The path of wonder is waiting to be traveled. It only takes a new thought, a different word and one small action to open up the flow again.

The Shared Journey

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