Life is a constant juggling of demands, defined priorities, pressing crisis, current desires and future hopes. We find ourselves chasing the “best” and settling for the “mediocre.” Our frustration leads us to believe that we cannot find balance and success with the current process of living. I suggest that we need to settle into the …

Once we “begin” our life by being “born from above,” the life flow passes through two key filters for a centered life. The basic needs we attempt to fulfill must be filtered and focused or they can be fulfilled in a damaging way. Everyone desires security, adventure, significance and community and will fill their lives …

After many weeks of pursuing other high priority responsibilities and establishing a new routine, which includes a local community college 8:00am Spanish class, I feel it is time to get back into the ruminations of Centered Life thinking. My schedule will not return to normal for months! As I continue to hone my understanding of …

One of our basic needs is security. We will always attempt to attain a sense of certainty regardless of our situation. We usually try to establish routines and a familiar environment to this end. Unfortunately, our belief system contains many conflicting layers and these beliefs move us to act in way contrary to our own …