wisdom

Camino path in the fog, symbolising hope and perseverance through discouragement

A Cloudy Day Is Not a Climate

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Discouragement is something I know well. It often shows up when you least expect it. Sometimes it comes after a disappointment or a setback at work. Other times, it just appears for no clear reason. The hardest part about discouragement is that it changes not only how we feel, but also how we see things. … Read more

ames Altham with a beer, reflecting on life’s acquired tastes

From Beer and Olives to Solitude

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A friend recently asked me: “What do you love now that you hated when you were younger?” My first answers came quickly: beer, anchovies, and olives. As a child, I couldn’t understand why anyone would willingly consume something so bitter, salty, or strong. Yet today I enjoy all three. Somewhere along the way, my tastes … Read more