Tag: breathe
Connecting to the Internet
Last Wednesday as inclement weather hit the Grand Rapids area, I heard the distinctive crackling sound of a power line breaking. I called Consumer’s Energy as I watched sparks dance between the trees across the street. The power in my house blinked off and on a few times before it was restored. Somehow, even though… Continue Reading Connecting to the Internet
Shabbat
Just breathe. Every so often I remember to do this. It’s not like my body doesn’t breathe automatically. However, there are moments when I feel the weight of what is unfolding in our lives, our churches, and our nation, and I say these words to myself. In the midst of all that I do, just… Continue Reading Shabbat
Adrenaline Rush
I first heard this term when I was in high school. It is one of the body’s defense mechanisms when one senses danger, experiences stress or is fearful. The release of adrenaline creates a flight or fight response in which there are physical changes in the body. Heart rate and blood pressure tend to rise. … Continue Reading Adrenaline Rush