Brief Thoughts, Inspirations, and the occasional Provocation for the people of Garden Sanctuary, and you too…
David Starr Jordan is probably not a name that you know. Unless you make a habit of following after famous ichthyologists (fish scientists to the rest of us) or you went to Stanford (where he was the founding president), he has probably not been a part of your life. However, Mr. Jordan has quite a... Continue Reading →
In a recent blog post that you can read here, the subject of negativity bias was presented. The reality of giving extra weight to negative events is one that we cannot escape. No amount of willpower, focus, or positivity will ever free us from this predisposition. In the last post we discussed ways for us... Continue Reading →
We live in a world of constant, and often instant, feedback. To deal with this, it is helpful to understand how you were designed to react to negatives. Whether you realize it or not, you are pre-wired with what is known as "negativity bias." This bias exists in nearly every area that has been researched... Continue Reading →
Good Friday. Friday yes, but good? Friendship betrayed. Disciples scattered. Innocence violated. Justice abandoned. The King Criminalized. The Begotten forsaken. The Lamb Slaughtered. A mother weeps. A soldier repents. A city moves on. A movement ends. It's a confusing, bloody, sad, heart-wrenching day. How can we view this scene and call it good? Yet, it... Continue Reading →
I am not a fan of driving in construction zones. Most of us probably are not. For me, the biggest issue is the barriers and cones that are set up on either side of the lane. Occasionally, I will find myself driving through an area where these barriers are on both sides of the road.... Continue Reading →
I live near a train yard. The sound of trains coupling is a regular part of the ambience here. At first, I thought I would never get used to the proximity and noise of the behemoths, but over time I have actually grown fond of them. I never know what will be sitting on the... Continue Reading →
It is no secret that we live in a very technologically advanced world. Technology is everywhere. Perhaps you ordered your breakfast on a touch screen. Maybe you are sitting in a plane but the tickets only exist is some digital cloud. Your coffee was probably not prepared over a fire this morning, andit is safe... Continue Reading →
Tuesday. Sunday is sacred. Monday, whether dreaded or loved, launches the work week. Saturday is fun, family, hobbies, and community activities. Friday, well Friday is just a shade less wondrous than Saturday. Thursday has the honor of being the day before Friday. Even mundane, middle of the week Wednesday is so very boring that it... Continue Reading →
Perhaps you have heard this story of a lighthouse. I know I am not the first to tell it. In fact I will share it here exactly as I found it... -A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the... Continue Reading →
