Thrown Out of The Nest

“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” — Pema Chodron

We’re thrown out of the nest when we don’t get something we want, or when we do get something we don’t want.

It’s Only Coffee…

“Never wish that life was easier. Wish that you were better.” — Jim Rohn

Have you ever witnessed an event that should have ruined someone’s day, but instead became a moment of uncommon grace inspiring all who witnessed it?

Rolling Out of Bed

Waking up this morning, I smile,
Twenty four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment
and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.
 — Thich Nhat Hanh

How to Handle Your Emotions with 3 Words

In the English language, there are a multitude of words to describe feelings states. Each word offers a unique twist that allows us to describe with finite detail exactly what is happening in our experience. I could say that I am feeling exasperated, which…

Grace Over Perfection

The most wonderful time of year is upon us. Holiday meals shared with family and friends, hot chocolate, mistletoe, cozy sweater and boot weather. It’s what I look forward to all year long. However, there’s just one problem. Every year around this time, my kids suddenly forget how to sleep…

Things I Must Teach My Teenager

My wife recently asked me to teach our teenage son that “no means no” when it comes time for sexual activity. I wasn’t surprised by her request because like so many, she’d been following high-profile rape cases at high school and college campuses across the country. It was…