I've been thinking about pain… most recently this morning when I ran 6K in the cold snow and ice. I wanted to share with you guys why I think pain is sometimes a good thing. Now, to be clear, pain is sometimes a signal that something is being violated. You've all...
The art is something I drew a couple of years ago called "Afloat". As you can see, the man is floating in his own tears. Ya. That's a real pick-me-upper. But hey! I was going through a tough time. But you wouldn't know about that. I compare the art of living...
I watched an interview on PBS of the fashion designer and humanitarian Kenneth Cole. It was quite fascinating. But he said one thing that really stuck with me. He was asked about branding and how he feels about promoting the Kenneth Cole brand since things are...
Some time ago I wrote a post about the importance of using help when we need it. I received several requests for me to write something about actually finding good help. So this lap-letter is about finding, using and keeping the help. FINDING: A few years ago when I...
One of the most important aspects of community is strong moderation. If you are not involved with the community, make sure someone is. With my online community, I am not only involved, keeping an eye on things, but I have what I call "scouts" who love the community...
Hopefully this will help some of you understand the z-theory better. It is based on a waterfall dream I had a few years ago that left me the impression it graphically depicted the structure of reality. I suggest this diagram can be used by all religions and...
I sent this out as my regular Sunday lap letter, but I'll post it here for your convenience: Good morning my dear friends. And I do call you friends because that's what you are. You are providing me with a deep sense of connection and understanding, as well as...
(I'm sending this out as my Sunday lap-letter today, but I thought I'd also post it here for your convenience. I just wanted to preface it to you TLS members that this dream ended almost 30 years of theological and intellectual anxiety for me and brought a lasting...
Don’t let anyone rush your grief! You’ve left the church. That’s heavy! Grieve it. Feel it to the full. Go ahead and deny that it hurts. Then bawl your eyes out once in a while. Get angry. Get frustrated. Think about going back then change your mind again. Get...
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