Throughout my maturing in adulthood, one of the big things that has been a defining trait in that progress has been the shedding of masks, or at the very least,... Continue Reading →
Removing the Extra Masks Underneath the Masquerade
Getting Back to Basics
In this Lenten season, I'm adding an additional discipline to my days. I'm going to spend a few minutes each day taking some time to sit with one of the claims of the Creed. These basics are too important for me to keep overlooking and taking for granted.
Why Am I Uncomfortable With Being Comfortable?
I don't know about you, but I find it really easy to get comfortable. My standard for what I need to be comfortable is shockingly low. And yet, when it comes to things that really matter, I'm on edge.
Returning to the Desert Yet Again
Crazy as this may be, were are less than two weeks from the season of Lent kicking off with my favorite Ash Wednesday date, February 14th. There is something that strikes my fancy about the day of romance named for St. Valentine being the start of a season of penance in the desert on which we are reminded, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return."
An Old Dog Being Taught Some New Tricks
I'm a teacher, as has come up on our site on occasion, and spend a good portion of my days talking to students about the virtue and value of education. I've been telling them about the importance of a growth mindset, constantly looking to elevate our understandings and abilities, arguing against the very notion of "good enough."
Is This the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The most wonderful time of the year. That's what we call this, right? As we approach Christmas, the birth of Christ, we become more generous, less self centered, and all that good stuff.
What’s The Matter If Nothing Is Sacred?
The presence of the sacred in our world is crucial, because it allows us to encounter signs and evidence of the divine which is beyond us.