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We do not stand alone. We are meant to find each other. Kathy McGovern

I’m back on the road for work, traveling around and enjoying being part of community in diverse and varying settings. My kids are active and happy, and Brigid and I try to pace ourselves through to the end of the school year in early June. God is good. I have recently begun walking our puppyContinue reading “We do not stand alone. We are meant to find each other. Kathy McGovern”

A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams. -Herb Caen

This morning I read the below article about San Francisco and thought to myself, finally, an optimistic view of the city I love! As I enter into this Easter weekend ahead, I find the tenor of this article speaks to the hope and optimism of the Resurrection that Christians celebrate soon. Enjoy the article andContinue reading “A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams. -Herb Caen”

To see the miracle in the ordinary is a more precious gift than prophecy. -Abraham Verghese

This week I’m sharing a reflection on prayer and discernment that grounded me in my thinking this week. Blessings on your week ahead! By definition, discernment is all about prayer. If I am to discern well, I must have a prayer life. Having a prayer life involves more than simply praying every day. It is aContinue reading “To see the miracle in the ordinary is a more precious gift than prophecy. -Abraham Verghese”

To successfully build culture where people want to do more, leaders must invest in their people and abide by the laws of the harvest in doing so. -Salome Thomas-El

I headed into the office this morning for some head space, time in the car, and a focus upon just two timely projects. Plus my kids have off from school today so accomplishing the same projects in my home office would have presented its own challenges! While driving, I always appreciate the chance to thinkContinue reading “To successfully build culture where people want to do more, leaders must invest in their people and abide by the laws of the harvest in doing so. -Salome Thomas-El”

Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge

During quarantine, our kids introduced us to Powfu, a hip-hop/pop artist from Vancouver. This 20-something Canadian rapper portrays a positive message about life, relationships, and community. We attended his concert as a family earlier this week, and – other than feeling really old at an all ages show!- my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed sharingContinue reading “Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge”

Persistence overcomes resistence. -Principal El

This week I enjoyed learning alongside colleagues at an annual conference of school administrators. Principal El was one of the highlights for me, as he shared many stories and lessons learned from his time as a principal in urban Philadelphia. Following his keynote, he sought me out for a picture because he couldn’t understand howContinue reading “Persistence overcomes resistence. -Principal El”

“Whenever we have the opportunity, let us work for the good of all.” -Galatians 6:10

Last week I listened to an excellent podcast from one of my regulars in the podcast rotation, We Can Do Hard Things. Actor Dan Levy provided funny, insightful commentary on the topic of “No One Knows What They’re Doing.” I felt relieved once I heard the title of the show:) In particular, I welcomed Dan’sContinue reading ““Whenever we have the opportunity, let us work for the good of all.” -Galatians 6:10″

Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor

At the risk of seeming cliche, it brings me great joy to reflect on love on this Feast of Saint Valentine. As a Christian Catholic, I also celebrate Ash Wednesday today. This morning I stopped off at a small chapel in San Francisco to attend mass there for the first time…it was on my driveContinue reading “Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor”

There is nothing we can do but love, and, dear God, please enlarge our hearts to love each other, to love our neighbor, to love our enemy as our friend. -Dorothy Day

Tomorrow I head out for a three-day leadership development program, one of my favorite workshops to help facilitate. A reflection exercise that we have planned is a self-inventory of gifts and preferences. I think reflective practice is essential to healthy, self-aware leadership. Playing to strengths is also helpful. From this reflection I pulled the belowContinue reading “There is nothing we can do but love, and, dear God, please enlarge our hearts to love each other, to love our neighbor, to love our enemy as our friend. -Dorothy Day”

All of us bring light to exciting solutions never tried before, for it is our hope that implores us, at our uncompromising core, to keep rising up for an earth more than worth fighting for. -Amanda Gorman

Our puppy Bingo met her first frisbee yesterday. This unidentified flying object, lying dormant in our backyard, evoked great fear and trepidation on the part of our 16 week old Labrador Retriever. Yet within minutes, once she felt more familiar and safe, Bingo eagerly embraced the frisbee among the collection of toys that occupy herContinue reading “All of us bring light to exciting solutions never tried before, for it is our hope that implores us, at our uncompromising core, to keep rising up for an earth more than worth fighting for. -Amanda Gorman”