This week I am sharing just a couple resources of wisdom on Sabbath days and spirituality. I found these to be welcome reminders to me this week during a time that is a flurry of activity otherwise. Blessings on your week ahead! The Gift of Life Sunday is the day to rest and enjoy the gift of life. So playContinue reading “Good theology opens the doors to stuffy rooms. -Timothy Radcliffe”
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
Today I focus on gratitude as we enjoy this Thanksgiving week. I am ready for a break. I pray for peace in our communities and in our world. Blessings on your week ahead! Prayer for Our Blessings Lord, you provide for all our needs. You know us and You love us and You invite usContinue reading ““Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey”
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”
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 “
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou
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”
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”
Keeping the Faith 