41. Shepherds, Regrets, Resolutions, and Doing
Rehearsing the story of the shepherds, regretting the past; abandoning New Year’s resolutions, making the determination to “go and see.”
Archive for December 2009
40. Christmas, Easter, Becoming and Burning
Meditating on the amazing idea that the God of Christianity is the “God Who Becomes.” Reading the wonderful poem “The Burning Babe” by Robert Southwell.
39. Schools, Bombs, Fear and Hope
Drawing a contrast the approach of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize and the approach of 2009 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Greg Mortenson; Discussing “Pennies for Peace,” “Three Cups of Tea,” and difference between fear and hope.
38. Preschools, Prenuptials, Self-Centeredness and Servanthood
Reviewing a chapter from Dan Ariely’s book “Predictably Irrational” on social vs. market norms; making predictions on the level of devotion in the marriage of Tiger Woods; relating social and market norms to relationships; seeking to serve instead of being served in our marriages.
37. Men, Maidens, Cute Shoes, and Attraction
Rehearsing a wonderful Thanksgiving; pondering the ideal relationship and wondering whether it was closer before the advent of media; calculating the loss to society due to our preoccupation with attractiveness; reading minds as a way to pick what to wear; celebrating a great pair of legs.