Tag Archives: Jim Cyr
A Spider and a Defining Moment
Most of us only recognize defining moments in hindsight. With the passage of time and honest reflection, we begin to see which events and decisions were truly pivotal — the ones that made us who we are.
You Are More Than Others Think You Are
You are more than what others think you are. Sure, you have foibles and weaknesses. But you also have hidden strengths that, when discovered and utilized, can propel you further than you or anyone else ever thought possible. The key is refusing to let someone else’s ceiling become your floor.
Tight Places
Will we let panic decide our next move, or will we find our way through with awareness, courage, and maybe a little help from those who love us?
Turning Points
Turning points are most often discovered in retrospect. We don’t recognize them in the moment.
Living in Tolkien’s Machine-Troubled World
We can’t change our whole machine-troubled world, but if we flap our butterfly wings with peace, generosity, calm, and humor, who knows the unseen effect it will have.
Hospitality Heals
In a world increasingly marked by suspicion, tribalism, polarization, and fear of the stranger, hospitality becomes a radical act of healing and quiet resistance—resistance to fear, dehumanization, and exclusion.
Love the Journey
Just as Bilbo encountered unexpected dangers on his journey, we face our own threatening obstacles—those moments when life grabs us by the neck and threatens to overwhelm us. But what if these “trolls” have something to teach us?
Something Tookish: On Comfort and Adventure
Comfort calls us to maintain the status quo and keep to well-known paths. Adventure urges us to blaze new trails and explore unfamiliar territories—both geographic and intellectual. Comfort whispers that we should protect our self-interest and guard our resources. Adventure challenges us to put others first and give generously to those in need. Comfort prefers to keep our understanding of God small, manageable, safely contained. Adventure invites us to dance with a wild God who exceeds all our categories.
Welcome to Hobbit Wisdom for Brave Living
This blog explores what The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings can teach us about living with wisdom, courage, and Spirit in today’s world. Whether you’re facing your own Misty Mountains, wrestling with your precious burdens, or simply trying to find your way home, these stories offer more than escape—they offer a map.