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The Trellis and Structured Freedom

by Gary Taylor | Mar 12, 2017 | Blog, habits, Journaling, Lent, Pause, Solitude, transformation

A vine-covered trellis was my landing spot for a day of retreat. I sat in the cool morning shade of its leafy canopy. The obvious-to-me characteristic was that the vines were closely wrapped around the structure. Beginning at the base, circling the posts, then...

How 2016 Was the Most Transforming Year of My Life

by Gary Taylor | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, grace, habits, transformation

The following is the record of my non-surgical journey from 48-year old white guy to middle-aged Asian woman. This remarkable transformation was first brought to my attention when traveling through the Spokane airport. Like everyone else shuffling slowly through...

When old combinations no longer satisfy

by Gary Taylor | Dec 25, 2016 | Blog, grace, habits, Journaling, transformation

When you have done something 6,864 times, it becomes a deeply ingrained habit. In 1994, I bought a combination padlock. I carried it back and forth from the gym for 22 years. The combination: 23-12-27. I estimate that I dialed that combination 6,864 times over those...

About Me

At the age of 32 I married my best friend, Beth. Thirteen years later we are blessed with two very energetic kids - Jack (12) and Calleigh (9). My wife is a ridiculously good cook who loves hosting dinners in our home, and then I go to the gym to work off the calories. I am an avid reader who appreciates contemplative, Spiritual conversations shared over a cup of coffee. Hobbies and interests include reading and writing, journaling, working out, and St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball. More
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