Fiat was the right call for 2025. As I have mentioned, there were big happenings this year. And big happenings often come with big feelings – at least they do for me. Here is an interesting thing I have learned about myself that was, paradoxically, both a complete shock and absolutely obvious. I thrive in structure. Probably more accurate – I thrive in stability. Those two … [Read more...] about Fiat and Fear (and Jesus Winks)
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It is the Most Wondery Time of the Year
The day after Christmas always catches me in the feels. Every. Single. Year. One would think that at some point, I would learn to expect it. Prepare for it. I do not. My brain lets it surprise me every year. It’s almost as if this, too, this surprise, system shock, realization about what is creating the big feelings is also part of the process, the re-memory, the … [Read more...] about It is the Most Wondery Time of the Year
Week 8 – Things are Starting to Get Real
I am not discussing politics here – at least not right here. Perhaps it is a discussion for another post (probably not), or a different cup of coffee (more appropriately in person). But it is not the subject of this weekly recap. It may touch at the edges of it, have whispers of suggestion because, of course, it does. I live in the same world at the same time as you. I know it, … [Read more...] about Week 8 – Things are Starting to Get Real
Grace, Shame, and Fear
2025JUN18 Yesterday was a good day. I cleared (or at least pushed to the next step) all of my pending outside projects. I feel really good about that – mostly because most of them were behind schedule or cutting it close. I am doing much better about that sort of thing. So, let’s talk about grace, shame, and fear. Grace: I am a huge fan. … [Read more...] about Grace, Shame, and Fear
Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness
I had a moment yesterday while in prayer right before Mass. That sounds way more pious than it actually is, but I am attempting to get comfortable using language in public that I use with myself in private. So, anyway, I had this moment and now I am here at the keyboard to noodle it out. Let's see what happens. Every year I pick a word. Many people engage in this practice. … [Read more...] about Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness