A colleague gifted me this book earlier this spring, Such Dizzy Natural Happiness. Among the many things I enjoy about being on vacation, my family’s shared love of reading is such a gift and is a relaxing way for us to spend time together. Surrounded by natural beauty helps, too. This week I share theContinue reading “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the word, and never stops at all. -Emily Dickenson”
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To attain political and economic justice, a spiritual revolution is required. -Robert Erlewine
I am at the beach with my family for the week, relieved to mark the end to another school year. As the son of a teacher, I have spent my entire life living by the academic calendar, and have come to appreciate the spiritual benefit of marking the end to each year through ritual timeContinue reading “To attain political and economic justice, a spiritual revolution is required. -Robert Erlewine”
Gratitude creates a space within us in which we receive and celebrate life as a gift to be savored here and now. -Kathy Hendricks
“Perhaps the greatest gift we can give ourselves is a pause to bravely face the revelation of God in the still, small tones God frequently uses. The murmuring of God invites us to abandon our tendency to run away, and instead, to step into silence and behold an answer to our needs.” -Nicki Verplogen
How can we make prayer not merely something that we do, but something that we are? —Kallistos Ware
I am thinking about the notion of prayer quite a bit, especially as I prepare for a year-end retreat I help to lead each year, for the administrators of our District. In my household, summer reigns now with relaxed schedules and an easygoing type of pace to the days (other than the typical flurry ofContinue reading “How can we make prayer not merely something that we do, but something that we are? —Kallistos Ware “
Love is the single most powerful and important word and notion in culture and language. Until the power of love supersedes the love of power, we have no chance of ever being successful. -Bill Walton
The weeks are flying by as summer rapidly approaches. I find or create mini-retreat moments of reflection whenever I can. I have eleven minutes in between meetings and so I take advantage of this window to share the below resources. Blessings on your week ahead! God’s Time – Sr. Jeana Visel It takes a lotContinue reading “Love is the single most powerful and important word and notion in culture and language. Until the power of love supersedes the love of power, we have no chance of ever being successful. -Bill Walton”
The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us? —Dorothy Day
A best practice that our team employs supplements our regular “business” meetings with additional “book club” conversations. Each year we select 2 or 3 different readings- sometimes books, sometimes articles- that we identify as helping to support our professional and personal growth. Especially as a remote team, I find this practice a unifying experience. ThisContinue reading “The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us? —Dorothy Day “
Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown
Today I started work on a retreat I am leading next month, and I recalled one of my favorite quotes on seeing and belonging that I plan to use for the retreat – see the below reflection from Ronald Rolheiser. I’m also happy to share a new Tiny Desk concert that motivated me today duringContinue reading “Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown”
We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz
This week I share a reflection and a poem that each came my way in recent days. I am thinking quite a bit about transitions at this time of year, as the schools I support wind down…and my home life winds up toward the summer ahead. Life is full and God is good. Blessings onContinue reading “We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz”
The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms
This past week has felt like a rollercoaster of sorts. I was lucky enough to take in a couple Giants games (including a rare one with my daughter!), which I always enjoy. Since I was a child, attending live baseball games has relaxed me. As a fan of the sport, and now being blessed byContinue reading “The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms”
We must pray to God and ask God to give us the courage to love. -Saint Teresa of Calcutta This week I am happy to share the below reflection from author Felicia Murrellin, who invites us to slow down and recognize God’s love in our lives. It’s a lofty aspiration yet it is one thatContinue reading
Keeping the Faith 