I should warn you, that I am going to try to explain some principles of physics in this post. The warning is mostly for those of you who understand physics, because this is going to be a little more like “Physics For Dummies.” Maybe an apology would be more appropriate for what’s to follow. HereContinue reading “Let there be light”
Category Archives: character defects
“Keep coming back”
Over the years, I have heard from several people who attend recovery groups that a common refrain at their meetings is “keep coming back.” It’s often said after a newcomer shares a bit of their story and even more often, after anyone at all expresses their exasperation, frustration or despair about their ability to successfullyContinue reading ““Keep coming back””
What WORD does God call you?
This one hit me hard about a month ago. I am just now ready and willing to share it with you. First, another confession that I stole (though I prefer the more civilized word, “borrowed”) another book from my mother-in-law’s library last time I was in Vegas. If you recall, I “borrowed” another book ofContinue reading “What WORD does God call you?”
Unpacking MIRROR
In this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR?Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see?Do we compare? Do we say WOW I’m unique? HowContinue reading “Unpacking MIRROR”
Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS
https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-CARELESS-versus-CARE-LESS-e22u1pf https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000610503544 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jIJLseq8752jJVaqE7OAW?si=bnBtVlfhR4yAy4lnoCvR7g While we don’t ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this EpisodeContinue reading “Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS”
Unpacking STAGNANT
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BwJgYHVyTN4RlntfGfqhJ?si=6EBGXm4RSk6Kw3z5IshOhQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000605104216 https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-STAGNANT-e20nb2d Ever feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. WeContinue reading “Unpacking STAGNANT”
Unpacking DISTURBED
It’s easy to become DISTURBED in life. Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons. Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired? Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | MomentUnpacking DISTURBED. Doubting EverythingIt’sContinue reading “Unpacking DISTURBED”
Unpacking EGO
Unpacking REBOUND
Listen in as Bruce and Heather unpack the powerful impact of just one word. Today were talking about Rebound. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-rebound/id1628668707?i=1000585440134 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RQHyHWmdnFG4LaFTeLqbS?si=q_t39HG9SrSEakIfvs1CgQ https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-REBOUND-e1q2ila
Birth-day vs. Death-day
Yesterday was my birthday and I spent time at the hospital, not to be confused with in the hospital, which is the reality that wooed me to writing today. My middle son, Bennett, had a rib extracted (look up Thoracic Outlet Syndrome for some fun reading)! He is home now and doing great. But IContinue reading “Birth-day vs. Death-day”