This week I share a couple resources from my reading of Fr. Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things and listening to one of my go-to’s, NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series. This past weekend was the annual Flower Piano festival in San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. During my son’s baseball game warmups nearby, I was able toContinue reading “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou”
Category Archives: Prayer
We can learn to love others by closely observing how God loves us and all of creation. -Richard Rohr
The other day I read this passage from Depak Chopra: Everyone has heard the expression, ‘what you sew is what you reap.’ Obviously if we want to create happiness in our lives, we must learn to sow the seeds of happiness. Therefore karma implies the action of conscious choice-making. And I felt empowered to chooseContinue reading “We can learn to love others by closely observing how God loves us and all of creation. -Richard Rohr”
Humility begets gratitude. -Mike Quinn
Nothing like a good ole Irish Catholic funeral to keep one grounded! This morning I attended services for the mother of a long-time colleague who I respect for his integrity, wit, and values. In both his Eulogy, and in the priest’s sermon, reflections noted how beautifully optimism and community can foster kindness in our world.Continue reading “Humility begets gratitude. -Mike Quinn”
Looking without judgment, we can understand, and compassion is born. -Thich Nhat Hinh
Yesterday my leadership coach had me run through a helpful exercise. I listed out all my stressors and anxieties and then she asked me to circle the items over which I have control, and then place squares around the items over which I have no control. As we reviewed them I was pleasantly relieved toContinue reading “Looking without judgment, we can understand, and compassion is born. -Thich Nhat Hinh”
We can only love by loving. -Iris Murdoch
My three kids in three different schools each had their first day of the new academic year in this past week and life has been a flurry of activity on the home front. They’re happy and having fun, which means I am relieved! My daily walks with Brigid and Bingo continue to keep me focusedContinue reading “We can only love by loving. -Iris Murdoch”
When I slow down enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. -Morgan Jennings
This week I share a reflection on the faith aspect of the concept of welcoming the stranger. This important principle has shaped my own approach to hospitality, and resonates with me as a parent at this time of year as two of my three children are welcomed into new school communities. As a society IContinue reading “When I slow down enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. -Morgan Jennings”
Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. -St. Francis de Sales
This week I share a reflection and a poem that speak to our need to consider others, and context (always), in our decision-making and in our lives. I have enjoyed some recent time in deep reflection and emerge from these summer weeks with gratitude and appreciation for my community of support. The new school yearContinue reading “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. -St. Francis de Sales”
God is always present and looking to connect with us. We just need to invite God to the table and listen. -Rebecca Ruiz
I am enjoying a break from my computer these weeks and am basking in the summer beauty of California along with some quality time with my family. I am happy to share this below reflection, and two links from musicians who inspire me, as resources for gratitude, faith, and recognizing God’s presence. Blessings on yourContinue reading “God is always present and looking to connect with us. We just need to invite God to the table and listen. -Rebecca Ruiz”
The fullness of joy is to contemplate God in everything. -Julian of Norwich
I found this morning’s Psalm reading (146) to be a beautiful reflection of the awesome, healing power of God and God’s love. Recent weeks in our country have caused great unrest among some, most especially our immigrant communities. At a recent gathering in Chicago to honor Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinal of that Archdiocese offeredContinue reading “The fullness of joy is to contemplate God in everything. -Julian of Norwich”
Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. -Abraham Joshua Heschel
This morning I listened to a podcast with Dr. Sue Varma, based upon her book, Practical Optimism. She spoke of the “4 M’s of Mental Health:” Mindfulness, Movement, Mastery and Meaningful Engagement…all elements to support our exploration of purpose, meaning, and balance in life. I’ve been thinking a lot about this concept of purpose throughoutContinue reading “Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. -Abraham Joshua Heschel”
Keeping the Faith 