Brian Allain

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From “Listen To Your Day: The Life-Changing Practice of Paying Attention” by Paul Angone I ask you to consciously catch yourself and pause before jumping on your phone, computer, or internet browser. I want you to be intentional about not mindlessly jumping on some device when you feel those awkward, uncomfortable, boring gaps in your […]

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The Undivided Life

From “The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts” by Jeff Crosby A powerful line from Palmer’s book A Hidden Wholeness retained with me on that journey: “We arrive in this world undivided, integral, whole,” he wrote. “But sooner or later, we erect a wall between our inner and outer

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The Question

From “Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most” by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz Is life more like poker or more like war? How much maneuvering room do the “rules” of life give us? It’s hard to say. There are serious arguments on both sides. But regardless of where on the

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