by Chris Maxwell | May 13, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. running, running, running,  racing to or from,  rapidly, aggressively,  unaware of now,  a thought, another thought,  a mood, another mood,  so much so suddenly,  rushing from...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Chris Maxwell | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living  we tend to preferhide and seek.we are adults playingkids’ games, but in real life.we desperately desireto discuss a topicwe never mention.will it bring itself up?we hope so,we wait tonotice an appearance,or...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Chris Maxwell | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. their expectationsexceed reality,transitioning momentsinto fictional drama. missing simplistic value,their rankingis a deceitful diagnosisof authentic love. welcome the raw. reject the show. excellence...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Chris Maxwell | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living . our location,our desired entertainment,our preferences,our purchases,our favorites:yes, they are tracking us. foods and songs and colors,sizes and styles and flavors,miles and lanes and moods. but, as our...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Chris Maxwell | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. his words told me the number of daysof freedom.his facial expression and tone of voicetold me more.time has traveled as he’s pursued freedomfrom his lifestyle of dependence;peace has taken the place of...