Last night I drove my kids to San Jose to see my hometown Philadelphia Flyers play against the Sharks. I was raised as a big ice hockey fan, and I am proud to pass along that enthusiasm to my children. Although the Flyers lost, we enjoyed this annual ritual yet again. Simply sitting still togetherContinue reading “If we truly believe that God surrounds us, we believe that prayer is an everyday experience of being alive…. When you step outside and engage with the world in quiet listening, prayer will happen, and it will take on its own way of being for you.—Kaitlin Curtice”
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Life has a way of tenderizing you. -David Brooks
This morning on my early walk I encountered a fellow walker, who described how his activity first thing each morning alleviates some of the pain caused by his Parkinson’s disease. I listened with admiration as I marveled at his perspective. He expressed deep gratitude for the gift of his daily walk, and for me thatContinue reading “Life has a way of tenderizing you. -David Brooks”
Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing. -St. Katharine Drexel
Today I enjoyed reading this interview here with Sr. Stephanie Henry. I am learning more about her religious order, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Below is an impressive excerpt from her comments: “We are called to open our hearts to God and to other people. God is inviting us to joy. Responding to GodContinue reading “Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing. -St. Katharine Drexel”
It takes time and intention to recongize the generosity of God in everyday signs of wonder and beauty. -Kathy Hendricks
I appreciate this time each year when life (finally) feels like we’re settling into a groove…at home we have had just enough weeks of consistent afterschool sports practices, combined with enough time with our kids getting to know new teachers…to feel like we (sort of) have things together. Yesterday my daughter marveled at the teamworkContinue reading “It takes time and intention to recongize the generosity of God in everyday signs of wonder and beauty. -Kathy Hendricks”
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Francis of Assisi
This past weekend our family attended the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park. This free annual event is a San Francisco treasure. I am pleased to share a performance by artist Leyla McCalla, who we were introduced to on Saturday. I also share some prayer resources that have come my way recently. BlessingsContinue reading “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Francis of Assisi”
Genius is in the idea. Impact comes from action. -Simon Sinek
Last week I was privileged to enjoy time in the New Orleans area with our school leaders. Learning and growing alongside them is one of the best parts of my job. Speaking of learning, last night I played my guitar for the first time in a while and I learned a new chord configuration…thirty yearsContinue reading “Genius is in the idea. Impact comes from action. -Simon Sinek”
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. -Anne Lamott
This past weekend my family and I escaped to the beach with three other families, as part of a Labor Day tradition where we’ve had the blessing to witness each of our ten total children grow in their relationships with one another, and in their appreciation for the beautiful setting of Cailfornia’s Central Coast. ThereContinue reading “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. -Anne Lamott”
Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. – Brené Brown
I recently started reading Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by one of my favorite authors/speakers/thinkers, Brené Brown. I have been leading workshops on “Belonging” in our schools of late, and this resource is a great add to my toolkit. Dr. Brown’s Ted Talk on “The PowerContinue reading “Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. – Brené Brown”
No matter what tools you use to create, the true instrument is you. And through you, the universe that surrounds us all comes into focus. -Rick Rubin
My city is alive with children and their families. My oldest son started high school earlier this week and my youngest two kids began this morning…they took the bus to school today with their mom, which was a first. We are lucky to have that option! As I drove our oldest through the city toContinue reading “No matter what tools you use to create, the true instrument is you. And through you, the universe that surrounds us all comes into focus. -Rick Rubin”
If the Kingdom of God is in you, you should leave a little bit of heaven wherever you go. -Dr. Cornel West
This week I finished the book Leadership is a Relationship on a plane, and am pleased to share the except (depicted) on everyday practices to inform our approach to leadership. I also read this pearl of wisdom (below) the other day in my daily reflection resource, Give Us this Day. And I am pleased toContinue reading “If the Kingdom of God is in you, you should leave a little bit of heaven wherever you go. -Dr. Cornel West”
Keeping the Faith 