March 2011
Hope in the Midst of Horror
It was 7:10 AM. The clock radio filled my bedroom with the sounds of Morning Edition from National Public Radio. I was roused from my sleep. As I lay in bed and listened, I learned of the events that continued to unfold in Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami. A… Read More »Hope in the Midst of Horror
Rediscovering Life: The Cycle of Grief
I sat at my desk one evening reviewing a mailing list. I compared it with addresses in my address book and rolodex. After about an hour or so of double-checking, I counted: since the previous Christmas, twenty-seven people to whom I sent cards last year were now dead. In all… Read More »Rediscovering Life: The Cycle of Grief
Crushed Spirits Still Rise
She spoke with clarity and focused attention. While her voice was soft-spoken, her words conveyed a potency born from deep conviction. With care, she related the experiences of her childhood, at ages 8, 9, and 10, when she was sexually abused by her father. She described the conflicting emotions and… Read More »Crushed Spirits Still Rise
A Book Review for Stumbling into Life’s Lessons
Stumbling into Life’s Lessons Review, by Mary Sheridan from the Spirit & Life Magazine: “… Since these essays were written at a time when Kavar was trying to “stop and smell the roses” in his own life, many speak to the need for a slower, more mindful pace. This would… Read More »A Book Review for Stumbling into Life’s Lessons
Spring: Rising from the Ashes
As I walked through the yard, clearing debris from a harsh storm that snapped branches off trees, I came across the first clear sign of spring: daffodils poking shoots in the midst of the otherwise dead lawn. The sun has warmed the earth and new growth appears. The cycle of… Read More »Spring: Rising from the Ashes
Stress: Breaking the Cycle
Stress: sometimes it’s just overwhelming and gets the best of us. Sometimes, because of stress, we lose our perspective on life and are immobilized. Before I say anything more about stress, it’s important to remember that stress is a valuable part of life. Often, stress is viewed as something bad.… Read More »Stress: Breaking the Cycle