A colleague gifted me this book earlier this spring, Such Dizzy Natural Happiness. Among the many things I enjoy about being on vacation, my family’s shared love of reading is such a gift and is a relaxing way for us to spend time together. Surrounded by natural beauty helps, too. This week I share theContinue reading “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the word, and never stops at all. -Emily Dickenson”
Category Archives: Prayer
Love is the single most powerful and important word and notion in culture and language. Until the power of love supersedes the love of power, we have no chance of ever being successful. -Bill Walton
The weeks are flying by as summer rapidly approaches. I find or create mini-retreat moments of reflection whenever I can. I have eleven minutes in between meetings and so I take advantage of this window to share the below resources. Blessings on your week ahead! God’s Time – Sr. Jeana Visel It takes a lotContinue reading “Love is the single most powerful and important word and notion in culture and language. Until the power of love supersedes the love of power, we have no chance of ever being successful. -Bill Walton”
Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown
Today I started work on a retreat I am leading next month, and I recalled one of my favorite quotes on seeing and belonging that I plan to use for the retreat – see the below reflection from Ronald Rolheiser. I’m also happy to share a new Tiny Desk concert that motivated me today duringContinue reading “Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown”
We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz
This week I share a reflection and a poem that each came my way in recent days. I am thinking quite a bit about transitions at this time of year, as the schools I support wind down…and my home life winds up toward the summer ahead. Life is full and God is good. Blessings onContinue reading “We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz”
The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms
This past week has felt like a rollercoaster of sorts. I was lucky enough to take in a couple Giants games (including a rare one with my daughter!), which I always enjoy. Since I was a child, attending live baseball games has relaxed me. As a fan of the sport, and now being blessed byContinue reading “The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms”
We must pray to God and ask God to give us the courage to love. -Saint Teresa of Calcutta This week I am happy to share the below reflection from author Felicia Murrellin, who invites us to slow down and recognize God’s love in our lives. It’s a lofty aspiration yet it is one thatContinue reading
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”
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″
Keeping the Faith 