When you start a new project, you often need to open a new document or set aside an afternoon or clear the table. There’s something about clearing space, whether that’s electronic, calendar, or physical space. You’re telling yourself that something new is about to begin. Clearing space can almost be a sacred moment. And sometimes […]
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Doing a new thing takes courage
“Our community is changing and I have an idea for a new spiritual center.” “I want to start a non-profit using what I learned in my last career.” “I can’t keep working like this. Something’s got to give.” Stepping into the unknown takes actual courage. We so often just keep trying to cope with our […]
Letting go of expectations from the unseen set of eyes
I coached a pastor who was making 150 slides for every Sunday service. He personally was making them. I asked why they needed so many slides. He said someone complained early in the pandemic that they wanted every word on the slides, not just “ … Lord in your mercy, Hear our Prayer.” He couldn’t […]