Recently I shared the prayer in which I turned my son’s addiction-driven life over to the authority of God’s plan. Regardless of what I wanted for my son, I have no actual authority in that arena. It was his life, his choices. And I chose to believe it was still part of God’s ultimately good […]
Peace seems unattainable when dealing with the chaos and fear of a child’s addiction. I have been there. I know that morass of confusion. Knowing your child is in danger, that their life is at risk, and that their demon is systematically destroying their life is a painful, terrible experience for any parent. If you […]
The battle between instinct and intellect is a perpetual, ongoing fight. While it often possible to prove what is known, it is difficult to be confident and certain all is known about what is being proven. When dealing in the absolutes of something such a math, we have learned to qualify and quantify the rule […]
“Inside, the strength of simplicity and self-knowledge; Outside, the beauty of acceptance and gentleness.” Yesterday, I was off my game. I simply did not feel like myself. I was sad, tired, withdrawn, and completely blocked. I hate feeling that way. Sundays are usually my rebound day. I rebound from a relaxing Saturday — recharged, inspired […]
On Sunday I started a new 100Pedals 100Day Challenge. My current challenge is to “consult” the I Ching or “Book of Changes.” I started thumbing through this book and found the inspirational perspectives resonate with much of how I live, think, and feel. There are great insights for living in this book and I find […]
