I am making my through an excellent source for reflection, the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life. Author Dacher Keltner provides research-based insights into how – when we feel and experience a sense of awe – we are able to “place the stressers of life withinContinue reading “Awe heightens our awareness of being part of a community… of feeling embraced and supported by others. – Dacher Keltner”
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A life is not important except in the impact it has on others’ lives. -Jackie Robinson
It’s the last week of summer for my kids at home, and unfortunately for (at least one of them!) Covid is back and so we’re responding accordingly. Fortunately we are all relatively healthy and enjoy the support of each other. I share several resources that have come my way this week that have provoked myContinue reading “A life is not important except in the impact it has on others’ lives. -Jackie Robinson”
[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece
This past weekend I enjoyed a visit with my two youngest children to my hometown outside of Philadelphia. Spending quality time with family, catching up with old friends, and enjoying nice weather and swimming brought great joy to my heart. This trip also concludes my vacation experiences of summer, as I now shift gears towardContinue reading “[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece”
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
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”
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”
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”
Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge
During quarantine, our kids introduced us to Powfu, a hip-hop/pop artist from Vancouver. This 20-something Canadian rapper portrays a positive message about life, relationships, and community. We attended his concert as a family earlier this week, and – other than feeling really old at an all ages show!- my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed sharingContinue reading “Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge”
Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor
At the risk of seeming cliche, it brings me great joy to reflect on love on this Feast of Saint Valentine. As a Christian Catholic, I also celebrate Ash Wednesday today. This morning I stopped off at a small chapel in San Francisco to attend mass there for the first time…it was on my driveContinue reading “Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor”
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”
Keeping the Faith 