This week marked the third anniversary of the passing of Zenmaster, Poet and Monk Thich Nhat Hanh. In recent years I’ve come to appreciate him as an example of inner strength. I hope this quote and video remind us of the peace within us. Blessings on your week ahead! “We don’t need to wish ourContinue reading “True love always brings joy to ourselves and to the one we love. -Thich Nhat Hanh”
Category Archives: Prayer
May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App
I recently sat in the corner of my backyard with my dog, soaking up the rays of sun. The ten minutes I spent sitting still and petting Bingo felt like a lifetime. In the busyness of life, I never cease to be amazed by how important it is to slow down. Rest. Reflect. In thisContinue reading “May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App”
Peace is the answer, Joy is the goal, Thanks is the prayer, Love is the road. -Mary Davis
I am grateful to be home and settling into the new rhythm of a new year. My morning workout at the YMCA reminded me of the richness of everyday activity and everyday people. Following some wonderful holiday time with family near and far, my kids and I are all eager for the return to ourContinue reading “Peace is the answer, Joy is the goal, Thanks is the prayer, Love is the road. -Mary Davis”
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. -Corrie ten Boom
My recent travels have afforded me the gift of time to reflect, broadened perspective through the differing experiences and cultures of others, and an enhanced appreciation for the life I live and the gift of community that abounds within and around me. I treasure this gift of awareness and seek to integrate it into myContinue reading “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. -Corrie ten Boom”
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”
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”
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 “
Keeping the Faith 