Episode 62 is a love letter for all of our dear Mothers. They were our first friends and our unrelenting champions. Too often, we fail to appreciate their love and sacrifices. They stand ready on the sidelines of our lives, eager mto bind up wounds and offer encouragement...asking little in return. Happy Mother's Day to the women who gave us life. We, your children thank you.

It seems like no matter how much security is layered on, there is still danger lurking. After awhile we find ourselves locked in a virtual jail cell, isolated from reality. Wouldn't it be nice to have a Get Out of Jail Free Card and let go of all the worry? Episode 61 looks at how fear and self interest disempower us and some ways to find freedom. It just might be a survival tool as we continue social distancing and work our way back into the busy world.

It may be difficult to see that this global infection is re-forming and shaping us so we might be free from the bondage of self-absorption. Episode 53 looks at the descending road and hardest of times envisioning new beginnings and fresh starts. We can rise from the ashes. Perhaps this is the dawn of A New Greatest Generation.

Along with this COVID-quarantine comes so much personal loss and suffering. Episode 51 explores how there might be a gift in our disappearing calmness. The transformation from controlling to powerlessness has long-lasting spiritual implications. Self-reliance gives way to universal reliance and empowerment yields to a higher power. For now, as we are all longing to be close, may we become more aware that God is right beside us.

It’s true that our imaginations can create or destroy. Likewise, boredom can dull us out or inspire. Episode 49 explores how being hunkered down in quarantine can lead us to awfulizing outcomes during this health crisis. We need to reach out to elders, go the extra mile to connect with others at a distance and to maintain a great sense of humor.

The COVID-19 health crisis has touched the lives of everyone. Even though we should stay positive, and not panic, it is dangerous to engage in happy talk denial. Episode 46 explores the nature of long-lasting trauma which could result if we maintain the false notion that everything is OK when it is not. We have a chance to reach out while being emotionally honest about our fears, worries, and hopes. The outcome might be a permanent change in how we treat each other.

Wouldn't it be odd to find an Amazon box at the door, leaving it outside and never opening it? Episode 33 looks at this kind of peculiar, yet all too common phenomenon. The wonderful content unexplored represents that true and authentic self that we try so desperately to ignore. Yet the gift is always there and forever waiting to be unwrapped. The choice is yours to make.