Mindfulness for the Christian Heart When running, I am highly conscious of my breath and heart rate. There’s no mistaking the heavy breathing and heart racing as I crest steep Peach Hill. As I go about the rest of my day though, I give little thought to the vital work my heart and lungs do. […]
My childhood home in Livonia, Michigan, had a phenomenal backyard. Stepping out the back door onto the flagstone path, I would hopscotch my way into nature. On either side of the path were various fruit trees: cherry, pear, apple, and even a small plum tree. The spring blossoms were a beautiful sight! While we often
Our twelve-year-old dog, Riley, hears the word ‘wait’ frequently. “Wait” we command before racing up the steps on his arthritic hips. “Wait” as we scare away the squirrels before opening the back door (arthritic hips and squirrel chasing don’t mesh well). “Wait” (and this is his least favorite) for his beloved ‘special’ treats. He tries
My friend’s daughter is a member of the University of Massachusetts’ marching band. Their performances are phenomenal, wow-factor-producing events. This year they will have the honor of marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What a great opportunity! I’ve only seen this parade on TV but my assumption is it is difficult to maneuver through
Discouragement comes in various shapes and sizes. As a health and wellness life coach, I hear a common theme from folks who feel discouraged because they seem stuck – in an unfulfilling career, a bad relationship, or a difficult situation. Sometimes they have a deep soul-yearning to pursue a long-ago dream but aren’t sure how
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If you’re familiar with the 90s sitcom ‘Seinfeld’ you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Serenity now!”. In this episode, Frank Costanza is heard shouting, “Serenity now! Serenity now!” whenever he gets upset. Hearing this, his son, George asks, “What is that?” Frank explains, “When my blood pressure gets too high, the man on the tape tells
