If you would have told me 150 weeks ago that two things would happen on April 5, 2020: I'd be writing my 150th consecutive weekly story at MindWolves.com, and I'd be writing about my family's Boston Terrier, Bolt. I would not have believed you. For one thing, writing has always been a weakness of mine,Continue reading "Bolt 150"

Humans make me laugh. We still don't get it. Since the dawn of time, we've wanted to know and control everything. When we can't, we get worried and stressed. Our behavior becomes irrational. Ever since we caved in to the original temptation, we've been on that all-knowing quest. One thing I've learned is that GodContinue reading "Stop Trying to Figure Everything Out"

I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I'm calmly, assertively and peacefully living my life. I refuse to sop up the hysteria and participate in the panic. There's good news about the current state of COVID-19 that's not being promoted. I respect the seriousness of the pandemic. It's a highly contagious virus. I pray for the healthContinue reading "Calm, Assertive, Peaceful Energy"

True character is being revealed at the moment. Gut-level, root-level character. Facades are being removed, and we're seeing what people are really made of. What category do you fall into? Are you so worried that you're hoarding toilet paper, hand sanitizer, latex gloves, bleach, food, etc ...? Is you're anxiety level so high that youContinue reading "Panic is a Choice"

It may not be outwardly noticeable, but I walk with a limp. With every step I take, my limp reminds me of my vulnerability. It's with me wherever I go. I can pretend it doesn't exist, but that only slows me down further. My "limp" is my broken heart. My limp was actually self-inflicted, comingContinue reading "My Limp"

Envy may be the ugliest emotion. It is the symptom of a deep spiritual infection in our hearts. The dictionary defines envy as a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. Even the definition is ugly. Why do we care about what someone else has? Why is thatContinue reading "It’s not fair."

In my experience, forgiveness is not easy, but it's the key that unlocks the door to fulfilling God's mission for ourselves on Earth. We have to commit to self-mastery of forgiveness to clearly see our purpose and mesh it with our calling. Forgiving goes against our nature to fight back, harbor a hurt and haveContinue reading "The Key"

The late, great Fred Rogers treated everyone like a neighbor. I think most people interpret that word literally, i.e. a person living near or next door. https://youtu.be/FhwktRDG_aQ Won't You Be My Neighbor (2018) Trailer Mr. Rogers, however, had a broader definition. To him, everybody is our neighbor. He humanized our world better than anybody inContinue reading "Be a Neighbor"