Sometimes we get our priorities mixed up. We get caught up in the importance of the trappings of the world —- money, status, material things or culture.  When this happens they rise to the top of the heap in importance.  Then for some of us, our own self-importance or ego is the highest priority.  In [...]

Twelve letters, two little words — thanks and giving. Put those together and it’s Thanksgiving! A time when we pause to give thanks!  Traditionally it was a time to give thanks for the harvest.  It was a time to celebrate the abundance stored for the winter season as well as to share the fruits of [...]

I was reminded by a wise friend that there is an important lesson we can learn from the leaves.  It is the time of year when many trees let them go. They release them to fall on the ground. This means the trees can grow brand new leaves in the spring. This feat of nature [...]

Molly has a green and purple toy with a red string. It has fuzzy, furry material that to a cat might seem like a mouse when slowly bounded across the floor by a human. However, the fur is not what she likes. She likes to chase the red string. This is a narrow string that [...]

A dear friend who is a very wise and loving man was making plans for the future.  He had taken all the appropriate steps to financial security for this family. Yet, I watched as he stumbled over one new opportunity after another. He seemed overwhelmed with change and finding the new road.  It seemed that [...]

We look for value in many ways. When we shop, we look for the best value for the money. As we build our lives we look for significance in our work, play, relationships, activities, and the culture in which we live. We seek a quality life with purpose, meaning, worth, and happiness. Personally, we want [...]