a daily blog on well-being and how to feel better by Mark Barger Elliott…

When was the last time you truly enjoyed something? When was the last time you truly appreciated the taste of pineapple, for example? You truly noticed the color of your partner or a friend’s eyes? You were truly grateful for the last breath that filled your lungs? What is one thing you might decide to…

Yesterday I read this intriguing sentence – “The work reveals itself as you go.” We often want to see and experience the finished product. We want endings, not middles. But “as you go” accurately describes how anything meaningful in our life unfolds. It can’t be rushed. It is always revealed. ——

Have you ever felt time was slipping away? Have you ever felt you didn’t want to end your life not having taken that chance? Pursued that dream? Rick Rubin offers this helpful self-reflection on how he faced those doubts and opportunities. He writes: “To the best of my ability, I’ve followed my intuition to make…

“It is true that for many people ‘faith’ and ‘belief’ are just two words for the same thing. But they are not the same… We can believe something to be true without it making much difference to us, but we place our faith only in something that is vital for the way we live.” Harvey…

This morning I read this lovely thought from poet Mary Oliver. Why do people keep asking to see God’s identity papers when the darkness opening into morning is more than enough? —— If you, or somebody you know, is looking to create a miracle year in 2025 we’re gathering a supportive community of people interested…

I continue to be inspired by Steve Jobs insights and advice. Here are his thoughts on instincts and intuition: “So to be a creative person, you need to ‘feed’ or ‘invest’ in yourself by exploring uncharted paths that are outside the realm of your past experience. Seek out new dimensions of yourself—especially those that carry…