We love to talk about seeking understanding. But most of us choose ignorance instead. Small wonder. Understanding is hard. It’s much easier to judge poor single mothers, to talk about how their bad choices landed them where they are, than to speak to one, to try to understand why those choices may have seemed right […]
Never be satisfied, our culture tells us. There’s no such thing as too much. If it’s good to have something, it’s better to have more. So how do we know how much is enough? Goals progress: Marathon: On track. I’ll be heading out to run three miles when I finish this. Two Square Yards of […]
Most of us like to talk about the things we would give our lives for. But we live our lives ricocheting from one requirement to the next, so consumed with chasing approval that we forget there are things just as important to live for. Goals Status: Marathon: On Track. I’ll be going out for my […]
We can’t grow when we’re comfortable. The best we can hope for is pain-free stagnation. Goals status: Marathon: On Track. This morning will be the last run before my 5K race on Saturday. Two Square Yards of Earth: Making Progress. I should finish Chapter 4 this week. 100 Posts: On Track. This is my 21st […]
I can’t count the number of times I’ve stopped myself from taking action because of something that might happen. Status of my goals: Marathon: Behind Schedule. I didn’t run yesterday, and I won’t be running today, but I should still be able to get my three runs in this week. Two Square Yards of Earth: […]
Our culture’s pursuit of comfort is nearly pathological. We sit on soft chairs in front of 60-inch TVs, snacks at hand to stave off the first hints of hunger. Our homes and cars are climate-controlled to our individual tastes. Compact fluorescent or LED lighting ensures every corner is brightly lit at night so we don’t […]