I am a long-time believer in “shower thoughts.” My water-logged moments have been a wellspring of creativity. Turns out, science supports the benefits of shower thinking. A recent National Geographic article confirmed that our brains are more likely to stumble upon groundbreaking ideas when we’re on autopilot, engaged in mundane tasks like showering. It seems…
Month: July 2024
Embrace Prayer
Martin Luther King Jr. expressed the depth of his human vulnerability when he confessed he once prayed, “I’ve come to the point where I can’t face it alone.” In that moment of solitude, he experienced a connection, describing it as “the presence of the Divine.” This intimate encounter with the sacred is a rare privilege,…
Attention
Simone Weil’s assertion that “attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” serves as a reminder of the profound impact our presence can have on others. It’s a truth made evident in the ceaseless demands of parenthood, where a child’s cries often mask a desperate plea for undivided focus. This innate human yearning for…
Burdens
This timeless verse from Psalm 55:24 offers a profound invitation to relinquish our burdens to God. It’s a reminder that we are not meant to carry life’s weight alone. The folk wisdom, “The good Lord doesn’t give you a load you can’t tote,” suggests a similar truth: our capacity is often tested, but never broken.…
Contradictions
Humans are a tapestry of contradictions. I, for one, am fundamentally opposed to violence yet found immense enjoyment in playing football during college and still relish watching it. (Forty days away). My father, a staunch conservative, held an unwavering anti-gun stance, forbidding even toy guns in our home. I suspect everyone harbors similar inconsistencies. These…