Writers
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Returning to the Work: Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act
This essay reflects on returning to guitar and writing alongside a slow reading of The Creative Act. Read like a devotional, the book sharpened attention rather than productivity. It reminded me that creativity begins with awareness, patience, and discovering something quietly new inside familiar work over time daily. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ G.K. Chesterton
”The aim of life is appreciation.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Continue reading
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The Virtue of Humility: How Franklin’s Thirteenth Principle Anchors Character and Wisdom
Humility steadies a man. It clears pride, sharpens vision, and anchors daily life in truth. It strengthens relationships, shapes leadership, and opens the heart to God’s guidance. This virtue frees us from performance and invites us into teachability, service, and quiet strength. Humility is the ground where grace does its best work. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ W. H. Auden
“The modern stoic knows that the surest way to discipline passion is discipline time: decide what you want or ought to do during the day, then always do it exactly the same moment every day, and passion will give you no trouble.” ~ W.H. Auden Routine vs distraction, procrastination, and laziness Continue reading
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The Virtue of Tranquility: How Franklin’s Eleventh Principle Builds Composure Under Pressure
Franklin’s eleventh virtue calls for disciplined calm amid life’s noise. Tranquility isn’t escape—it’s strength under control. Through composure, restraint, faith, and endurance, we learn to stay steady when others rush. True peace is not the absence of trouble but mastery of self within it. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ November 2nd Edition
This week’s Sunday Evening Collective turns toward gratitude — not as sentiment, but as strength. The Grace of Enough invites a slower look at the ordinary, where grace is already present and gratitude opens our eyes to see it. Enough isn’t about settling; it’s about seeing clearly what’s been given. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ October 26th Edition
This week’s Sunday Evening Collective explores the quiet strength of readiness. “The Practice of Preparation” invites you to align effort with purpose through rest, movement, and intentional rhythm — because what you prepare in private becomes your power in public. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ October 19th Edition
This week’s Sunday Evening Collective, “The Beginner’s Path,” explores the humility and wonder of starting over. When we let go of mastery and return to curiosity, life becomes alive again. The world opens, not because it changes, but because we do. Continue reading
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