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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey

Today I focus on gratitude as we enjoy this Thanksgiving week. I am ready for a break. I pray for peace in our communities and in our world. Blessings on your week ahead! Prayer for Our Blessings Lord, you provide for all our needs. You know us and You love us and You invite usContinue reading ““Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey”

Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza

The other night my youngest kids were laughing with us and telling stories of their day. I had been playing my guitar until they came into our room, and in the midst of our conversation my daughter ran upstairs to bring in her ukulele. She surprised us by playing a family-favorite tune of ours fromContinue reading “Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza”

Parenting is a daily exercise in letting go. -Elaine Taylor-Klaus

We’re riding the parenting rollercoaster these days and I’m enjoying learning and growing – and stretching myself- along with my kids and my amazing wife. Listening to podcasts, working with some talented educators and other professionals, and tapping into resources from organizations like http://www.impactparents.com are sustaining us along the way. Google AI generated some summaryContinue reading “Parenting is a daily exercise in letting go. -Elaine Taylor-Klaus”

There is no courage without vulnerability. -Brené Brown

Over the weekend I read Strong Ground by Brené Brown, one of my favorites! Her Ted Talk is below, as is a recent podcast I listened to last week, and I also share this poem contained in the book. I highly recommend checking out Brené if you’re not familiar with her research and work regardingContinue reading “There is no courage without vulnerability. -Brené Brown “

There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen

This morning on the drive school my daughter put on a Halloween mix. Typically she acts like a 13 year old going on 18, yet this morning I again experienced the sweetness of her childhood by how excited she was to listen to “The Purple People Eater.” She’s helping me get in the spirit forContinue reading “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen”

Have the courage to let your heart be broken…to feel..to fall in love. -Dean Brackley, SJ

Yesterday at church my daughter initiated a game at the time of the sermon that we used to play many years ago…she held my hand and this time strategically removed my wedding ring within seconds, so she could distract herself by fidgeting with it. This game used to last nearly five minutes! Time flies. ThisContinue reading “Have the courage to let your heart be broken…to feel..to fall in love. -Dean Brackley, SJ”

To live well as a human being is to live in sync with who God is and how God acts. -Miroslav Volf

This week I share the brief poem below as reminder to note and recount the joy-filled moments that Gods graces us with by placing them in our lives on a regular basis. It’s a fast-paced week for me and I appreciate the encouragement to remain aware of God’s holy presence. Blessings on your week ahead!Continue reading “To live well as a human being is to live in sync with who God is and how God acts. -Miroslav Volf”

Joy is the wellspring of resistance, the water of life. -Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

The other night I played guitar on our back deck while my oldest and youngest children played basketball in our backyard. My daughter benefited from her big brother’s sage counsel on the game and on life itself. Our middle child was working at his new job at our neighborhood pizzeria. Time is flying by andContinue reading “Joy is the wellspring of resistance, the water of life. -Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis”

When we come from gratitude, we become more present to the wonder of being alive in this amazing world, to the many gifts we receive, to the beauty and mystery it offers. -Joanna Macy

It’s a rainy day in Denver as I write this morning. I am here with a talented group of school administrators, grateful for their hard work and leadership. Wishing you blessings on your week ahead! St. Oscar Romero – The Violence of Love The human progress that Christ wants to promote is that of wholeContinue reading “When we come from gratitude, we become more present to the wonder of being alive in this amazing world, to the many gifts we receive, to the beauty and mystery it offers. -Joanna Macy “

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou

This week I share a couple resources from my reading of Fr. Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things and listening to one of my go-to’s, NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series. This past weekend was the annual Flower Piano festival in San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. During my son’s baseball game warmups nearby, I was able toContinue reading “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou”