The thought of being “mostly free” from some on-going difficulty can come as a relief to the one who’s struggling along. It’s a step in the right direction. Still, it’s important to remember that mostly free isn’t the same as freedom, and if we slip into passivity about having complete freedom from … [Read more...]

If you asked most anyone what things they do every day, some things perhaps repeatedly throughout the day, you can imagine what would make the list. Handling demands at work, running errands, having or preparing meals, cleaning, reading, caring for family members, chatting with friends, being … [Read more...]

Most of us like the idea of being an explorer. The promise of adventure and discovery as we launch into the unknown. But then something changes. We have an opportunity to go somewhere new and off comes the explorer hat. We slip back into the old and familiar. It’s comfier to stick with what we know, … [Read more...]

Demo day to the home renovator is one thing. To the metaphysician it can mean something totally different. Demolition versus demonstration. I’ve been learning lessons about both recently. Half of the wall that separated our kitchen from the family room is gone now. Demo done. The fireplace is, … [Read more...]