My family and I recently went on vacation to North Carolina. One of the last things we did was crabbing. All of the kids were excited, and truth be told, I was as well. Late afternoon, we stopped at a local bait and tackle store and purchased the necessary equipment and chicken necks for bait. We talked to the store Read more…
I recently came across an article on Tiny Buddha that talked about the importance of appreciating those around you now, in the moment, before it is too late. Though the message was moving and important, a line towards the end stood out to me more. “Appreciate the people who help you, who are there for you, who see that you are vulnerable Read more…
For Every Woman by Nancy R. Smith, copyright 1973 Courtesy of Workplacespirituality.info For every woman who is tired of acting weak when she knows she is strong, there is a man who is tired of appearing strong when he feels vulnerable. For every woman who is tired of acting dumb, there is a man Read more…
The moments that I treasure the most are the raw moments. The moments in which I am vulnerable and at a loss for words. I recently let someone in, in a way that I did not think I was able to do. I shared the hardest thing that has ever happened to me. And this person respected it. He shared Read more…
Similar to Buddhist thought, I’ve tried to practice in my life (more successful at times than others) the thought that life is a series of moments. Actually, I like to think of them as perfect moments. They’re not necessarily happy all the time–sometimes they are painful–but they are still perfect. It is paying attention to the present. To focus on Read more…
