Sometimes it's good to just reflect on things before you start another crazy week of work and other obligations. I spent the better part of the day doing just that. It doesn't really lead to any great epiphanies but rather puts everything in its proper context and on the right mental, emotional or spiritual shelf.

As I start a new week, I hope the families of those trapped miners find some peace and hope.

I hope we get one step closer to stopping our involvement in Iraq.

I hope my writing progresses well.

As for things past, I am feeling more balanced than I have in long time. I can feel my spiritual center growing stronger. This makes me feel hopeful and tranquil at the same time.

I'm looking forward to whatever the new week brings.