Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 65-66 Seedlings

    If any of the short sentences that follow appeals to you, place it in your heart and ponder on its inner meaning. This will cause its inner truth to germinate and grow… Seedlings by Anthony De Mello Do not force it… Continue reading

  • Days 58-59 For Love of the World

    I salute you. I am your friend, and my love for you goes deep.  There is nothing I can give you which you have not. But there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take.… Continue reading

  • Days 51-52 Resilience

    Resilience: nounThe capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness. The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. On the eve of a huge ice storm last week, I met virtually with Oregon colleagues to plan… Continue reading

  • Days 44-45 All Shall Be Well

                                                                                   … Continue reading

  • Days 37-38 Spirit of Abundance

    Spirit of Abundance Spirit of Abundance, God of Grace, Mother of Hope,We pause now to remember those stories that are all around us,But so often passed over,Those stories that when told are shared becauseOf what someone is, not who they… Continue reading

  • Days 32-36 I Am A Child of Love

    Magic happens in the life of each person that marries their calling to bone-deep love. It starts & continues by repeating this truth: “I am a child of God quietly building my own cathedral by living love not fear. My… Continue reading

  • Days 30-31 “This Great Cosmic Universe”

    God of our understanding, we come to you in these quiet moments, seeking that which is beyond ourselves. In this sacred space; we join in solidarity in the prayers of Reverend Martin Luther King to express our hopes and our dreams… Continue reading

  • Days 21-24 – Being The Light

    Ritual must ring true. Otherwise, hallowed turns too shallow. When leaders rise to the occasion they find (or inspire others to find) words that guide as well as inspire. Twenty-two-year old poet laureate Amanda Gordon dazzled our nation at the… Continue reading

  • Days 16-17 Every Loving Thought Is True

    "Each day a thousand treasures come to me with every passing moment. I am blessed with gifts throughout the day, in value far beyond all things of which I can conceive.  A brother smiles upon another, and my heart is… Continue reading

  • Days 9-10 Peace Prayer

    The sadness, pain, anger outrage, no doubt emotions are running strong and it is important to acknowledge and express truth. Yet, let's us remember a deeper truth of who we are and work towards unity and reconciliation. Violence begets violence,… Continue reading