My Own Underwater by Paul W. Smith

My Own Underwater by Paul W. Smith

I’ve known Chris as a writer for probably twenty-five years or more; however, the first time I met him face-to-face was five weeks after he was diagnosed with viral encephalitis. Although most of the people who knew him discovered that he had become a new Chris, I...

A Recent Interview

I interviewed Becky Dennis earlier this year https://chrismaxwell.me/blog/brain-wreck-a-chat-with-becky-dennis. She is a friend and amazing writer. We both have suffered life changing experiences through encephalitis. Here, Becky has written about my story: Success...
I Thought; I Prayed

I Thought; I Prayed

  A few health issues last week reminded me of my days in the hospital in 1996. Encephalitis and epilepsy were new words to be. My life hasn’t been the same since then. But the hope that helped me on that night, is the same hope with me on days like today....
Pause: Laughing

Pause: Laughing

-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE.   Laughter can take us from the planned. It can interrupt us with joy. It can rework our script, providing the editorial services of...
Pause: Forgiving

Pause: Forgiving

-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE.   “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Ask yourself how you feel about that portion of the prayer. When you pray...