The Power of Joy by John Cali

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John Cali

Those of you who’ve been with us a while know how Spirit loves to go on and on about joy. Perhaps, given the way he uses the word and concept, the “j” ought to be capitalized.

On my own personal journey over the years Spirit has always urged me to look for the Joy in all circumstances, in every experience, in every relationship, in every place.

In the beginning that was a daunting assignment. But with his gentle, yet stern (stern in the way of a loving father) manner, I endured.… Read more

Farewell To A Friend and Brother by John Cali

John Cali

We’re getting this week’s newsletter out a bit early, and you’ll see why in a moment.

Early yesterday morning, October 15, my sister Christine’s husband Dick died. I’ve written about Dick and Christine in several newsletters these past few months. So I’m sure many of you know about them.

Dick was being kept alive by a respirator. He was conscious and alert until just a few hours before the end. Christine and the doctors, bless their hearts, were direct and honest with Dick.… Read more

Time and Other Illusions by John Cali

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I had the strangest experience not long ago. I’ve had lots of weird experiences in my life, but never anything like this.

I was driving from my house to a destination ten miles away. Since I’d travelled this route many times, I knew the exact distance. And since I almost always drive at the speed limit, I knew how many minutes the trip took.

As I left my house, I checked the clock in my car. When I arrived at my destination, I checked the car clock again.… Read more

Wouldn’t It Be Nice Not To Have Any Stress? by John Cali

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John Cali

A couple days ago, I was walking into the post office. There was a couple standing at the entrance. As I passed them, I overheard the woman say to the man, “Wouldn’t it be nice not to have any stress?”

That got me to thinking what a stress-filled world we live in. Or do we?

There are certainly lots of stressed-out folks — even out here in this remote part of the northern Rocky Mountains. We don’t have the usual stresses of a metropolitan area — too many people, too much pollution, too much traffic, too much angry politics.… Read more