Our puppy Bingo met her first frisbee yesterday. This unidentified flying object, lying dormant in our backyard, evoked great fear and trepidation on the part of our 16 week old Labrador Retriever. Yet within minutes, once she felt more familiar and safe, Bingo eagerly embraced the frisbee among the collection of toys that occupy herContinue reading “All of us bring light to exciting solutions never tried before, for it is our hope that implores us, at our uncompromising core, to keep rising up for an earth more than worth fighting for. -Amanda Gorman”
Category Archives: Quote
When “home” is a person and not a place, that is love. -Ann Garrido
2024 is off and running and we’re already hustling to keep up at home and in life! I am grateful for all the time with my family this month and I remain impressed by my youngpeople’s view of the world. God is good. This week I share one of my favorite songs by artist BobContinue reading “When “home” is a person and not a place, that is love. -Ann Garrido”
Love is the point. – Rachel Evans
These opening weeks of January have been like the opening sprint of 2024 for my family and my professional community. I start traveling again next week for work and I find myself soaking up welcome morning routines of walking, coffee with Brigid and making breakfast for our kids. Our evenings have consisted of many dinnersContinue reading “Love is the point. – Rachel Evans”
Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. – Toni Morrison, Paradise (1998)
Over the past week I have enjoyed time off from work with my family. To be present with them during this holiday time was a true gift. A long weekend getaway to San Diego was soul-cleansing. Today I share a few quotes that have lifted my spirits throughout this opennining week of 2024. Happy NewContinue reading “Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. – Toni Morrison, Paradise (1998)”
Hakuna Matata…it means no worries. For the rest of your days….it’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! -From The Lion King
Last night my family and I loved experiencing The Lion King musical. It is a spectacular form of art. From the music, to the scenery, to the actors young and old….I’ve been looking forward to this show for a while, and it did not disappoint! I count my blessings to have this special time offContinue reading “Hakuna Matata…it means no worries. For the rest of your days….it’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! -From The Lion King”
Service is the work of the soul. -Rachel Naomi Remen
As my kids get older, this time of year is filled with a different type of excitement, yet each year I am reminded that the energy and enthusiasm of waiting and our collective eagerness presents itself on many occasions, in many ways, throughout our household. Translation….we are busy and tired and ready for a break,Continue reading “Service is the work of the soul. -Rachel Naomi Remen”
Our souls long for a Gospel community directed by faith, filled with hope, and acting with love. Let’s embrace this season of hope by taking action to make real the hopes we carry. – Tim Joy
This morning during the bus ride to school my youngest kids were competing with one another about who could name the most players on the Philadelphia Eagles. I have been home for a while now in terms not leaving town for work, and one of my many great joys when I’m not heading out onContinue reading “Our souls long for a Gospel community directed by faith, filled with hope, and acting with love. Let’s embrace this season of hope by taking action to make real the hopes we carry. – Tim Joy”
It can be hard to see the whole picture…when you’re standing inside the frame. -Ann Garrido
I recently learned of a Buddhist approach to focus. The teaching centers around being mindful of how we respond to situations. Often in life, we will not have control over certain settings, interactions, circumstances or even relationships. However, what we can control is how we respond to any such situation. The Buddhist approach tackles theContinue reading “It can be hard to see the whole picture…when you’re standing inside the frame. -Ann Garrido”
“God meant for things to be much easier than we have made them”― Dorothy Day
This past weekend my daughter noticed the turtle depicted during a hike. I admit, I originally walked right past it. Yet again my children remind me to notice the important stuff, like the time taken by this innocent turtle to just soak in God’s beauty. Henri Nouwen’s approach to prayer (below) resonated with me duringContinue reading ““God meant for things to be much easier than we have made them”― Dorothy Day”
“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,” writes the poet Mary Oliver, “don’t hesitate. Give in to it.”
Gratitude By Melody Beattie Say thank you until you mean it. Thank God, life, and the universe for everyone and everything sent your way. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal intoContinue reading ““If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,” writes the poet Mary Oliver, “don’t hesitate. Give in to it.””
Keeping the Faith 