How often have you heard “don’t take things personally?” In theory that seems simple and seamless. However, truly living and loving through such a neutral lens is challenging.

Words matter more than we often realize. A word’s meaning has a horizon as vast as a smoldering sunset.

I watched Alec, Zoe, and my niece and three nephews chase each other. A cloud of beige dirt swirled around them as they frolicked. Some of the kids chose the swings while others explored the metal, abstract play structure.

Snap. Crackle. Pop. As the altitude shifted, my ears felt like Rice Krispies sloshing in a bowl of milk.

Does your body ever build a dam that blocks your emotions from flowing freely?