Today I share a few pearls of wisdom from my daily reflection resource, Give Us This Day. I am grateful for this practice to sit, think, and pray each day. Blessings on your week ahead! PSALM 25: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths,Continue reading “Hope is great. And hope suported by faith creates an unbeatable duo. -Meditations for People Who May Worry Too Much”
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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”
Take my heart, O Lord, take my hopes and dreams. Take my mind with all its plans and schemes. Give me nothing more than your love and grace. These alone, O God, are enough for me. -Dan Schutte
Winding down the end of every academic year feels like a mad dash to the finish of a really long race. This May is no different. Our daughter graduates 8th grade next week and we cannot wait to celebrate her! Plus we have family visiting from out of town and we cherish our time togetherContinue reading “Take my heart, O Lord, take my hopes and dreams. Take my mind with all its plans and schemes. Give me nothing more than your love and grace. These alone, O God, are enough for me. -Dan Schutte”
Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it’s letting go. -Sylvia Robinson
Recent challenges and opportunities remind me how significant family & community, and prayer & exercise are to my overall well-being. Keeping focus on that which is foundational provides me clarity throughout times of uncertainty. At home and with work, we’re all eager for the summer season on the horizon. It’s been quite a stretch! EnjoyContinue reading “Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it’s letting go. -Sylvia Robinson”
Let Providence be the driver….not certainty. -Sr. Lisa Laguna
I loved reading mysteries as a kid. My mom, a teacher, brought us to our community library every Friday in the summer; growing up, I spent countless hours devouring series like the Hardy Boys and reading authors like Stephen King. Along with instilling within me my passion for teaching and learning, my mom also introducedContinue reading “Let Providence be the driver….not certainty. -Sr. Lisa Laguna”
Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky
Last night we played a family board game and listened to a Bob Dylan record. It was so nice to wind down our evening together and connect over laughter, music, and healthy competition. I had plenty of time to recall last night’s enjoyment on my drive into the office this morning, when I found myselfContinue reading “Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky”
Every act of virtue is an ingredient unto reward.- Jeremy Taylor
We spent time in Chinatown over the weekend and it felt glorious to begin to celebrate the Lunar New Year. I had hoped that this past January might have offered a chance to re-set and renew with the start to 2026, but alas, my life had other plans. And so I’m now embracing this “YearContinue reading “Every act of virtue is an ingredient unto reward.- Jeremy Taylor”
Practicing silence means making a commitment to take a certain amount of time to simply be. -Derek Chopra
At a team meeting this morning, we discussed the distinction between “listening,” and “listening for”…with the idea being, when we simply “listen,” we meet people where they are. Without judgment, nor pretense. A colleague stated, “listening is at the heart of healthy community.” Amen! This week I share the below prayer along with the sincereContinue reading “Practicing silence means making a commitment to take a certain amount of time to simply be. -Derek Chopra”
“God, You stayed. Thank You. I did what I could. Now, You keep watch.” -Modern Serenity Proverb
I have been thinking quite a bit about the concepts of unconditional love and radical forgiveness. Both of these traits seem to be needed in today’s world, and I also find moments for practice within my life these days. Embracing these belief systems and placing them into action require a discipline and intentionality that atContinue reading ““God, You stayed. Thank You. I did what I could. Now, You keep watch.” -Modern Serenity Proverb”
True love always brings joy to ourselves and to the one we love. -Thich Nhat Hanh
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”
Keeping the Faith 