i don’t want MYReality.

When the number of my disappointments greatly outweighs the number my number of pleasant surprises, I need to re-callibrate my Continue reading →

that’s not very soothing.

Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of Continue reading →

time to hand over the keys.

Humility was essential to complete Step One. The disease of alcoholism had broken me; my self-will was useless, which was Continue reading →

don’t go with the flowbee.

Today is the final day of my humility practice. How much stays with me, and how quickly I revert back Continue reading →

you must be this tall to take this ride.

Speaking of remaining right-sized, that’s really what humility’s about, in a nutshell, isn’t it. I mean, c’mon, read and understand Continue reading →

fish or cut bait?

Humility isn’t about lowering yourself. It’s also not about rising above.  Finding that middle zone, I’m hoping, is where peace Continue reading →

an afternoon of folding napkins.

Here’s a reminder that needs to remain forever flashing in my peripheral vision: there will be time enough for me. Continue reading →

ah-ha.

I just found out the “why” this morning: Humility is an essential attitude for success in the spiritual life.  Any Continue reading →