Rest is offensive to our culture. As a matter of fact we even seem to parade our aversion to rest. Our most popular cities are touted as cities that ‘never sleep.’ We celebrate and market areas of ‘night life’. Our popular brands tell us to ‘just do it’ and to be ‘driven’. However, rest requires us to come to the …
The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In
I had the joy of playing a concert with my buddy Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave Saturday night in Johnson City, TN. Mike and I met when I was 18 years old as we were ‘randomly assigned’ to be roommates in college. That was half my life ago. At age 36, standing beside my friend on the platform Saturday …
Don’t Do The Devil’s Job For Him
“I’m so stupid. I am such a screwup. I always break things. I knew I wouldn’t win.” On an average day you will hear statements like these come out of the mouths of countless people. I invite you to pay closer attention and see what I mean. Perhaps even you say such things? Sometimes statements such as these are said …
Your Identity Is Not A Moving Target
You may recall the classic cartoon of a character firing arrows at the side of a barn and then drawing a target around where the arrow had struck. Wasn’t it amazing that he hit the bulls-eye every time?! Obviously the cartoon was intended to make us laugh and show the exact opposite of what aiming at a target is all …
What is Your ‘Response Ability’?
How well do you respond to situations in life? Many of us have a strong sense of responsibility depending on our upbringing and life circumstances. Even for those that may be a little more ‘loosy-goosey’ there is an understanding that certain situations demand action more than others, even if simply out of a sense of duty. However, beyond our sense …