Tag spirituality
In my substance abuse treatment life, I’ve spent countless hours in meetings, focus groups, and community forums. These sessions always present the same stuff: government reps tooting their horns, bromides, sarcasm. Sometimes, someone will say something useful. Whether the meetings… Continue Reading →
My annual pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo is now complete. I made the 22 mile trek on Holy Thursday. I spent Good Friday recovering and now that I am back to normal, I am able to process the trip…. Continue Reading →
I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be the grateful holiday, but to me, Valentine’s day is the day through which I can express my deepest gratitude. There is no doubt that my wife is the blessing upon my life that… Continue Reading →
There was a time that I was normal. And by normal, I mean there was a time in my life that I didn’t think abut demons, ghosts, and other non-physical but really mean entities. Believe me, demons, especially, are really… Continue Reading →
When I discuss spirituality with people, I might as well be speaking Martian: People’s eyes gloss over and saliva drips from the corner of their mouths. Maybe they think I’m no one to be discussing spirituality or maybe they’re afraid… Continue Reading →
What is the Imago Dei? Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful… Continue Reading →
St. Augustine spoke of afflictions affecting both the wicked and righteous alike. The difference to him was that when suffering strikes both, the wicked blaspheme and attack god. The righteous, however, do not blame others and complain about God’ injustice…. Continue Reading →
There’s an old story in blues folklore about going down to the crossroads and making a deal with the Devil tin order to become a “bluesman.” Robert Johnson first sang about it, Eric Clapton did as well. Over the years,… Continue Reading →
What is the Imago Dei? Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful… Continue Reading →
Time, to me, is an everflowing container of both subjective and objective past, present, and future states of reality. While we all have our challenges, healthy people appear to appreciate the past’s impact on their lives, live within the present… Continue Reading →
