John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “A Quiet Mind Hears More Clearly,” is about contentedness, quieting your mind and truly listening to the universe.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “I Am My Own Man,” shares about his dad, growing up in Lewiston, Idaho, and being his own man.
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Zain Hamdia (age 13) explores déjà vu, that sense you get when you think you’re re-experiencing something familiar again.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “Without Sadness, There Would Be No Tenderness,” supports adding more kindness and affection to our days.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “Music (and Elvis) as Inspiration and Healing,” looks at the influence that Elvis has played on his life.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “Anxiety Is Your Past Calling Out,” examines anxiety, paranoia, self-forgiveness, and marijuana use.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “The Universe Inside Us,” ponders our context and place, both inside and out.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “Sitting in the Quiet, Allowing Emotions,” talks about embracing emotions rather than distracting from them.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “Another Cracked Phone: Karma, I Suppose,” talks about James and his karma with women and phones.
John Michael’s newest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise column, “It’s More About One’s Attitude Towards Life,” shares his thoughts about prayer, and meeting a couple of unique characters.