This week I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on pacing myself throughout this pandemic experience. Some if it is influenced by my recent re-read of Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful: Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. My thinking also is informed by the breakContinue reading ““Enlightenment must come little by little – otherwise it would overwhelm.” ― Idries Shah”
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It is human to yearn for a return to “normal.” Yet sometimes following any disruptive event, a return to normal becomes impossible. What typically emerges from these events is a new normal that is based on what we have learned from that disruption. -Jim Dillon
In Charting a course to a (better) new normal, the importance of dialogue, openness, learning and considering “new rules” to follow are presented as key factors for persevering throughout this continually changing landscape of life today. I mentioned in a meeting last week that I feel as if I am re-inventing myself as a father,Continue reading “It is human to yearn for a return to “normal.” Yet sometimes following any disruptive event, a return to normal becomes impossible. What typically emerges from these events is a new normal that is based on what we have learned from that disruption. -Jim Dillon”
“The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way.'” -Today’s Gospel (Luke)
Yesterday I attended two insightful Zoominars. “Whiteness and the Catholic Church” was sponsored by my alma mater, the University of San Francisco. This discussion invited participants to practice deep self-awareness along with continual reflection around race, place and history. Panelists discussed “how to create a sense of co-responsibility for all.” I enjoyed this scholarly andContinue reading ““The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way.’” -Today’s Gospel (Luke)”
The journey to the wellsprings of hope is really a journey toward the center, toward the innermost ground of our being where we meet and are met by God. –Cynthia Bourgeault
This past weekend I had a Zoom meeting for one of our school’s Board committees, met up with family friends for a picnic outdoors, and viewed my oldest son’s Student Council speech for the virtual election. It was nice to take a break from 3rd grade Social Studies and 4th grade Math, but I haveContinue reading “The journey to the wellsprings of hope is really a journey toward the center, toward the innermost ground of our being where we meet and are met by God. –Cynthia Bourgeault”
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” -Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What a week this has been! Time flew by in my household. We spent lots of time focused on learning at home and enjoying the outdoors with activities like biking, hiking and walking, while also attempting to juggle the demands of our jobs. Friday has taken on new meaning now that my family is fiveContinue reading ““Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” -Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg”
“Be still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10
In my daily morning reading of Max Lucado’s God is With You Every Day, I found this above quote from the Book of Psalms to be reassuring and grounding, especially as I now prepare to head into the weekend. I look forward to unplugging and “being still.” This morning I attended webinar entitled “The RoleContinue reading ““Be still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10″
“After years of being taught that the way to deal with painful emotions is to get rid of them, it can take a lot of re-schooling to learn to sit with them instead.” – Barbara Brown Taylor
In a meeting with school leaders earlier this week, I acknowledged the extreme duress facing school leaders, educators and parents with children learning at home, along with the physical suffering endured by so many others. Uncertainty, ongoing changes, and exhaustion are common. I reminded them that we are in the longest marathon of our lives,Continue reading ““After years of being taught that the way to deal with painful emotions is to get rid of them, it can take a lot of re-schooling to learn to sit with them instead.” – Barbara Brown Taylor”
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Saint Teresa of Calcutta
At this mid-September point, let us keep the educators and families we serve in our thoughts. As these weeks of the new academic year turn into months, I trust that the strength of our school communities will provide the support we need. I can attest to the long days encountering all of us, and alsoContinue reading ““If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Saint Teresa of Calcutta”
“Love is at the root of everything. All learning. All parenting. All relationships. Love, or the lack of it.” -Mr. Rogers
This week I have been reflecting upon love in action. The need to act. And our Gospel call to serve. On a daily basis, I witness countless acts of servant leadership among the school leaders, educators and Trustees with whom I work. Across the country, these individuals are continually adapting to ever-changing guidelines, expectations andContinue reading ““Love is at the root of everything. All learning. All parenting. All relationships. Love, or the lack of it.” -Mr. Rogers”
“It takes all types to make the world. Sometimes you wish it didn’t.” – Novelist Gloria Naylor
In today’s Gospel reading from Luke, following a healing miracle “at daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place.” I am struck by this example, and so many other examples, from Jesus’ ministry when he sought out a quiet place to be alone and reflect. I seek these similar places in my own life,Continue reading ““It takes all types to make the world. Sometimes you wish it didn’t.” – Novelist Gloria Naylor”
Keeping the Faith 