Denny BalishDec 26, 20201 minEach Day, A GiftTake time to reflect, meditate, journal, pray. Dig deep and listen to the wisdom that rises up.
Denny BalishNov 27, 20203 minLife is ShortI have routinely wrestle with the meaning of life, particularly when unexpected events rattle my equilibrium.
Denny BalishOct 20, 20203 minShadow and LightWe all carry a certain amount of darkness within us; it is our human condition.
Denny BalishSep 11, 20201 minA Prayer for the WorldOn this World Day of Prayer, as I reflect on the state of our country and the world...
Denny BalishJul 1, 20203 minA Letter to Our Country (2020)Dear America, I know you’re hurting now and have been for some time. I feel your pain.
Denny BalishJun 7, 20202 minTending to Body and SoulClearly, my body was speaking to me and at this point, I had no other choice but to listen.
Denny BalishMay 15, 20201 minRespiteSitting outside in the backyard on a beautiful spring afternoon provides a momentary respite from the disquiet raging around the world.
Denny BalishApr 15, 20201 minWhen the Earth Stood StillYou sent to us one of Your smallest beings To remind us about The sanctity of life and our irretractable interconnectedness.
Denny BalishMar 15, 20201 minUncertain TimesDuring uncertain times When fear abounds Quiet the mind, Be still the heart And pray...
Denny BalishFeb 15, 20202 minLove the One You’re WithI have been practicing being kinder and gentler with myself of late. Not something that comes particularly easy, mind you.
Denny BalishJan 15, 20202 minBeingI took a moment to breathe and turn inwardly. I listened. A question emerged...
Denny BalishDec 1, 20191 minAdvent HaikusIn the still darkness Beneath winter’s frozen field, New roots divine spring
Denny BalishSep 15, 20191 minLoneliness & SolitudeSolitude, inner sanctum rendering mute cruel dissonance
Denny BalishAug 11, 20192 minKicking Shame to the CurbIf I had the power of a superhero, I would erase all evidence of shame from my life.
Denny BalishJul 21, 20192 minLife with DogBack then, little did I know that not only would this dog become my loyal companion but also my most unorthodox of teachers.
Denny BalishJun 16, 20192 minBeautiful SoulMy life has driven me deep, to rumble with demons cast upon me so long ago during a childhood where I did not feel safe.
Denny BalishMay 25, 20192 minHolding On and Letting GoLife is like a card game. We never know what cards we will get dealt, but once dealt, we get to decide how to play our hand.
Denny BalishApr 14, 20192 minListening to Our BodyVoiceWhen I am physically, mentally or emotionally depleted, I feel as if my vitality has been drained from my entire being.