John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “See with Kindness,” he thinks about money, politics, inner peace, and kindness.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXXII: Expect Good Things
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “Expect Good Things,” he talks about managing disappointments and making change.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXXI: Remove the Plastic
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “Remove the Plastic,” he shares about shoveling snow, bath bombs, and relating to Peter and Christ.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXX: Your Life Is Rich Because of Hobos
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “Your Life Is Rich Because of Hobos,” he talks about suffering and how he arrived at his spirituality.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXIX: Choose Love
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “Choose Love,” he talks about driving, the holiday season, and sharing feelings.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXVIII: Relax Into It
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “Relax Into It,” he shares a recent trip, helping a hitchhiker, and connecting with Bob Dylan.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXVII: My Definition of Success
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “My Definition of Success,” he talks about meditation through painting, and success.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXVI: The God Zone
John Michael’s column Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise ponders life and people. In “The God Zone,” he talks about healing through spirituality and enlightenment.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXV: Live and Love Deeply
John Michael’s latest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, talks about his friend Jennifer and kinship among homeless people.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXIV: Always Second-Guessing
John Michael’s latest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinks about second-guessing himself and our need to care for nature.