In recent weeks I have enjoyed active time outdoors, in community with my family, friends, and colleagues, and out and about in and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I am ready for this new academic year, and feel rejuvenated in these last couple weeks to have “turned the page,” as it were. Today IContinue reading “If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul. – Rabbi Harold Kushner”
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Hope is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth.—Cynthia Bourgeault
I am preparing for a family vacation next week and I look forward to time out in nature. This morning, Brigid shared this below reflection with me from her Substack daily perusal. I think it’s an excellent reminder of the importance of seeking balance and rest in our lives. Blessings on your week ahead! TheContinue reading “Hope is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth.—Cynthia Bourgeault”
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. -Buddha
I appreciate this natural transition time in the world of parenting and education. As we cross the threshold from one season into another, the resurgence of the spirit of summer brings a welcome refresh to my heart. A vacation week is on the horizon soon-ish, and I look forward to that break as well. ThisContinue reading “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. -Buddha”
We are all of the same cloth, though of a different cut. -Nar-Anon Blue Booklet
I spent last weekend road tripping to Los Angeles with my family, followed by time this week in Napa with colleagues. I feel blessed by these experiences of joy and community. Time together with those close to me fuels me for the summer months ahead. This week I share a simple yet powerful prayer, alongContinue reading “We are all of the same cloth, though of a different cut. -Nar-Anon Blue Booklet”
Happiness is when you feel good about yourself. Joy is when you transcend yourself. – David Brooks.
I have spent time this week working on a retreat I am leading next week with our school leaders. I feel blessed by the space they afford me to reflect back my own experiences and understandings. Below I share a resource that informed my perspective on a core competency of leadership – humility- that IContinue reading “Happiness is when you feel good about yourself. Joy is when you transcend yourself. – David Brooks. “
Jazz will give you back your mind, reggae will give you back your body, but the blues will give you back your soul. -Taj Mahal
I read A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean over the weekend. My boss lent it to me, and it was an inspiring read. The beauty of nature abounds, as does the depiction of a family who loves one another through triumph and challenge. Many years ago I viewed the movie yet reading theContinue reading “Jazz will give you back your mind, reggae will give you back your body, but the blues will give you back your soul. -Taj Mahal”
We will never come to know our true vocation unless we are willing to grapple with the radical claim the gospel places upon us. -Fr. Henri Nouwen
It’s almost full summer break in my household and our whole clan is ready for a change of pace and some quality time together. As the son of a teacher, and an educator for 25 years, I have lived on an academic year cycle my entire life. I look forward to the rejuvenation and restContinue reading “We will never come to know our true vocation unless we are willing to grapple with the radical claim the gospel places upon us. -Fr. Henri Nouwen”
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”
Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid
It is an exciting time to be a football fan if you’re a Philadelphia enthusiast like myself. Last night I read this above quote ( from Why a simple 3 x 5 notecard with two words explains Andy Reid’s leadership style) by former Eagles coach Andy Reid that I found to be timely. Also pastedContinue reading “Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid”
Keeping the Faith 