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Monday, November 14, 2005

It Is Enough To Merely Be

A thousand yesterdays give rise to a thousand tomorrows, filled with a longing that remains unsated; Hold no regrets about what has happened, for it is gone and only a memory of how satisfying it was is all that lives on; Seek only to understand what it was that was sought, and how it failed in its... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Finding Resolution

Ever since Noah came home, our family dynamics changed. Our two older boys, Sam (4), and Luke (2), seemed different. They cried and fought more. I was putting them both into time-out every time I turned around. Things were not looking good. I haven't been able to get out and work, and I have taken... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 12, 2005

The Initiation of Love

Simply put, every individual's ultimate purpose is to learn to love unconditionally. Given the nature of being, everything is an impediment to this singular aim. We think we need others to feel loved and accepted. We believe that we must have things in order to feel abundant. We believe that others'... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 11, 2005

The Laughter of the Ocean

When problems arise, do we look to the source and think that it is outside of us? Doing so only deepens the feelings of fear and victimization that problems appear to bring. However, if for a moment, we turn within and see a problem for what it is, which is a desire to be free. We can then laugh at... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Sins of the Father

Try as I may, I find myself saying and doing things I do not want my children to learn from me. The things that once seemed so trivial and unimportant are now huge and looming. One of the biggest pills I've had to swallow is the realization that when a child misbehaves, it has nothing to do with the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

An Excerpt From 'Pocket Peace'

'The Song of Silence' When silence reigns I no longer exist. That is neither good nor bad; It is nothing but silence. In emptying, I am finally filled. In relaxing, I am energized. In seeing, I am joined with All That Is. My ideas about what is real has hindered me. God is fully present. He is all... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Is Blog-it a Forum for Gossip, Socializing, and a Waste of Time and Money?

I was told this through an email last evening. I thought about it for a moment. I would say I have to disagree. First of all, it's not about the money. I can go cut trees for $100 an hour. I think I blog for the experience of being able to reach out to others, whether through kind words, or playful... Sign in to see full entry.

Glad Tidings!

I am now a father of three boys. I've been pondering this for over a day now. I don't feel any different; i'm just busier. Yesterday, while waiting to be taken into the OR, I was praying and felt my dad near. He's been gone now 16 years. I saw him in my mind's eye holding me by both shoulders and... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 7, 2005

Our Third Son Will Arrive Today

The air is thick with expectancy. My wife, Cameron, and I will head to the hospital for her scheduled c-section at 1100. His name is Noah Chandler Brandt. His big brothers understand that he is in mama's belly right now, but will they be surprised to see him in the flesh this evening! We have been... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 6, 2005

Salvation Without Sacrifice

Giving up something valuable in order to attain security is to render oneself insecure; for, until what is deemed valuable is seen for its true nature, it will continue to be the source of failure. Sacrifice is needed when one is perceived to be lacking. The lacking is not the issue; rather, it is... Sign in to see full entry.

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