In large measure, what is causing this crisis of American childhood is a lack of connectedness. We mean two kinds of connectedness—close connections to other people, and deep connections to moral and spiritual meaning.
"Great endeavors are usually fueled, at least in part, by an irrational passion. Let's not glorify irrationality, but let's recognize that if you look rationally at the odds of succeeding at anything worthwhile, you'll often end up with a rational decision to surrender. To go on anyway, you have to be a little crazy."
We all have battles to fight.
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I was talking to a seasoned couple the other day. They were relaying a story that had happened to them in their everyday life. They were laughing about it. I asked them if they understood how many couples would have been fighting over the very same thing that they were laughing about. The husband looked…
What 40 years has taught me: 1. Family and friends matter more than anything. 2. No matter how much you plan and pray, things are going to turn out the way they turn out. But plan and pray anyway. 3. People's situations are relative. But it's not your job to make it relative. It's your…
They probably send you a happy birthday every year and they probably kill half of a Forrest sending you information about how they are for you but let me tell you an honest truth: Your insurance company is working against you. Especially, when it comes to your mental health. Let me give you an…
Nordstrom Rules: Rule #1: Use best judgment in all situations. There will be no additional rules. via 37signals.com I found this by accident. I find it very interesting on a lot of levels. And yes, this is my signal that I am back to blogging. I will try to put out two posts a…
The parenting conference webpage for 2015 will be live on Wednesday, April 1st 2015. ***We are having technical difficulties and are working diligently to correct them. Please check back soon for updates***** POSTED @ 10:24am 4/2/15
Hopes and Dreams Marriage conference is set for this year. It will be Feb 21st at Comfort Inn North. For locals, that's near 5th/3rd ballpark. I haven't been blogging much lately (OK, not since October) but I have been working on finishing a book to go with the material that is being presented at the…
