Hiking Toward Heaven — in California
WHATS IN THIS BLOG: • Palm Desert hiking • Joshua Tree hikes • The other side of happiness
TO ESCAPE THE COLD OF WINTER, I drove from Albuquerque to Phoenix to Palm Desert, where it’s usually 15-20 F degrees warmer. I was a temporary snowbird! Palm Desert is really a suburb of Palm Springs, California. … More “Hiking Toward Heaven — in California”
The Benefits of Gratitude
Here is a story about gratitude, and it appears in the Book of Luke, chapter 17. The story has some implications that got my attention. To summarize: • Ten lepers called out to Jesus, “Take pity on us.” • Jesus responded, “Go show yourself to the priests to confirm you are healed.” As they went … More “The Benefits of Gratitude”
The Art of Mindfulness – to Reduce Stress and Boost Contentment
I asked Shanessa’s daughter, who is 17, what are the secrets to greater happiness. She gave me a quick list: • More freedom. My parents are too strict. • More friends ‘liking’ my posts on Facebook. • Live more like the models and superstars in the checkout mags and on TV. • Date more often. … More “The Art of Mindfulness – to Reduce Stress and Boost Contentment”