This morning I listened to a podcast with Dr. Sue Varma, based upon her book, Practical Optimism. She spoke of the “4 M’s of Mental Health:” Mindfulness, Movement, Mastery and Meaningful Engagement…all elements to support our exploration of purpose, meaning, and balance in life. I’ve been thinking a lot about this concept of purpose throughoutContinue reading “Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. -Abraham Joshua Heschel”
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Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter
Today I prepared a workshop that I am leading next week, to help a group reflect on that which they appreciate from this current academic year that is winding down. So I thought I would share a couple of the reflections on gratitude….it’s a celebratory time in my household, one of my kids is graduatingContinue reading “Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter”
The truth of God comes through love, the only real way of knowing God. -Sr. Mary Kay Oosdyke
Oh, the comforts of home. I just did a double take, as I settle into my umpteenth hotel of the spring…I scoured the channels and was so happy to find the San Francisco Giants game. Turns out it’s a replay of an earlier game today in Miami, but I realized my own confusion given theContinue reading “The truth of God comes through love, the only real way of knowing God. -Sr. Mary Kay Oosdyke”
Live to give, this is God’s will. -Gerald Kicanis
Today I write before heading out soon to take my daughter to her first horror movie. It will also be my first one (in a movie theater)….I’m chalking it up to making the most of connecting with my youngest. I realize more and more that it’s best for me to seize the opportunity for connectionContinue reading “Live to give, this is God’s will. -Gerald Kicanis”
The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain
I find myself in many conversations these days on the need for greater unity in our world…in my community, in our country, and in our global Church. I love the concept of “Roundtabling” when I think of building community, and am pleased to share this poem below. Blessings on your week ahead! “In Search ofContinue reading “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain”
Being at your best is honoring yourself. And it is honoring God- Common
This week I share a few inspirations from a book I just finished (And Then We Rise, by Artist Common), a meeting I attended, and a holiday card I received. I continue to try to be aware of God’s presence in all these occurances as the pace of my life only intensifies. One day atContinue reading “Being at your best is honoring yourself. And it is honoring God- Common”
It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. -Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez passed away on this day over thirty years ago, leaving a legacy of service, advocacy and a firm commitment to the dignity of work. I recall learning of him in the 1980’s due to a nationwide grape boycott, yet it wasn’t until I moved to California in 2000 that I embraced a sincereContinue reading “It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. -Cesar Chavez”
It’s not that every minute needs to be useful, but the things we pay attention to make us who we are. Over time, they comprise our entire lives. -Katherine Johnson Martinko
This week I offer a simple Lenten reflection along with an invitation to re-focus our time. I invite you to try this 15 minute approach. I found it refreshing! Blessings on your week ahead. In this holy season of Lent, I come before You with a desire to be changed. Strip away the noise, the clutter, andContinue reading “It’s not that every minute needs to be useful, but the things we pay attention to make us who we are. Over time, they comprise our entire lives. -Katherine Johnson Martinko”
The way to find the real “world” …is to find your inner ground. -Thomas Merton
Last night, Brigid and I made our way to our first baseball game of the season. There’s something about the rhythm of the season, and the experience of sitting still at a live ballgame, that brings me a sense of peace. Taking the train to the ballpark, walking amidst the crowd, taking in the sightsContinue reading “The way to find the real “world” …is to find your inner ground. -Thomas Merton”
Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood. We are rhythm machines, that’s what we are. -Mickey Hart
I have been a lifelong student of music, and a history buff. During Covid lockdown, I became a fan of the Grateful Dead….their blend of music traditions like folk, bluegrass, blues, and jazz, plus they way they transformed live music….really impress me. Of course their San Francisco roots resonate with me, too. And so IContinue reading “Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood. We are rhythm machines, that’s what we are. -Mickey Hart”
Keeping the Faith 