Monday Motivation

Let’s celebrate those we’ve lost by living passionately alive. “Death is the destiny of everyone; and the living must take this to heart.” Ecclesiastes As an awkward St. Louis University freshman, with few friends on campus and little idea…

A reminder that giving is truly better than receiving. “The wise do not lay up their own treasures. The more they give to others, the more they have for themselves.” Lao Tzu Four times a year I have the…

The five phrases we should stop using during disagreements. “Out of difference can come the reinforcement of two important values. One is tolerance and the other is awareness that people who disagree over the things they hold dear really…

How the latest James Bond film reminds us to harness the best of life. After finishing dinner last Sunday, the boys asked if we could all see a movie. They knew their grandpa wanted to see the new James…

How loving, open-minded conversations about faith can benefit us all. “Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.”  ― Dwight MacDonald I’ve had the pleasure of hearing some of the most remarkable speakers in the world…

How shifting your mindset can change what you see. “We do not have to love. We choose to love.”  ― M. Scott Peck There is a significant gap between living from a place where we feel obligated to perform…

The problem with forecasts Four years ago, the city of St. Louis braced for a massive winter snowstorm. With a cold front advancing from the north, and a substantial line of powerful storms approaching from the south, a mighty…

Why happiness shouldn’t be our goal “If you give me your phone, I’ll be happy.” Looking up at me with his blonde hair swooping across his forehead and his blue eyes radiating light, my youngest son Henry shared the…

Dennis Gillan shines a light on mental health. When fires ignite, cancers attack, or tragedies strike, we lean into our community for support, prayers and love. But often when the invisible challenges of depression, bipolar disorder, or mental illness…

John O’Leary helps us identify what matters most. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at a sold-out event, in a magnificent room, with contagiously passionate energy exuding from all those gathered. The audience was so enthusiastic…