When I Was A Boy
When I was a boy, the whole world seemed enormous. Growing up felt like a constant game of catch-up, trying to fit into a world that was far too big for me. I remember the day I could finally touch the ground while sitting on my bike – what a day that was! And when I walked across the crossbar of Mom's clothesline, it felt like balancing on a tightrope high in the sky, even though it was barely taller than Dad.
A Little Levity Does Not Hurt
Things are heavy out there. It’s easy to get sucked into a vortex of darkness. If you are someone who cares deeply about the world around you, the danger is even greater.
So take time to laugh a little today.
There is Never “Nothing You Can Do”
I have had several conversations this week in which the belief in helplessness or hopelessness was prominent. Those two beliefs often go together. It’s hard to say which one comes first. Ultimately it doesn’t matter. I don’t believe either one is necessary or inevitable. If you are feeling one or both of those right now, I want you to know it can be changed. Your situation can be altered. First, we change the belief. Then we change our actions. Then we change our situation.