Stop to Listen – Oct. 7, 2019
After reading Kayla’s homily on doing what is ours to do, I was drawn to Mark Nepo’s book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close to What is Sacred (Simon and Schuster, 2012). Not only are his observations fresh and experiential, but they arise from his physical suffering. I take this book in small bites, […]
Confirmed and Strengthened – Oct. 4, 2019
“And here, for me, is another profound truth: understanding, as well as truth, comes not only from the intellect but also from the body. When we begin to listen to our bodies, we begin to listen to reality through our own experiences; we begin to trust our intuition, our hearts. The truth is also in […]
We All Belong – Oct. 3, 2019
“A group is the manifestation of this need to belong. A group can, however, close in on itself, believing that it is superior to others. But my vision is that belonging should be at the heart of a fundamental discovery: that we all belong to a common humanity, the human race. We may be rooted […]
When We Include – Oct. 2, 2019
“Those who are weak have great difficulty finding their place in our society. The image of the ideal human as powerful and capable disenfranchises the old, the sick, the less-abled. For me, society must, by definition, be inclusive of the needs and gifts of all its members. How can we lay claim to making an […]