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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Daily Practices

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  I am not a saint, though I strive to be as close to the historical Jesus as possible, within my personal limitations.  I take part in da...
Sunday, June 25, 2023

Humility

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  Today’s meeting was about humility, which is very important to my recovery, particularly my ability to listen deeply.  I have found it b...
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Self-image

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  For the last several days I have been thinking a great deal about my own self-image and I have realized that it is very difficult, perha...
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tending the Fire

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  This afternoon I have been reflecting back on my life in AZ and the many “Native” ceremonies I participated in during my life there.  I ...
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Self Image

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  The normal or average outcome for someone with my diagnosis (cerebellar degeneration) is that they never get better, continue to worsen ...
Monday, May 29, 2023

Recovery

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  At this point I have largely gotten over those “defects of character” and negative thoughts that plagued me and held me back for so many...
Saturday, May 27, 2023

Balance

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  I write often about the power of love and I spend much of my day in a semi-meditative state in which I can feel and respond to that powe...
Friday, May 26, 2023

Power of Love

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  Back in a basic social work class while studying for my masters in social work, I was given a surprise opportunity to address a whole cl...
Sunday, May 21, 2023

My Life

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  I lead a relatively quiet and peaceful life, I have even called my life monastic at times.  It’s a quiet life of service immersed in lov...
Saturday, May 20, 2023

What Works For Me

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  Right now I feel the need of lots of quiet, meditative time, a need that is supported by my wife but not my culture or my own head at ti...