A Soul’s Worth
The direction she gave was exactly as my mother taught, so I knew it to be a perennial truth, even though I was five years old. Our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Olive Garrett, took Richard by the hand, whispering in his ear, showing him how to share the wooden blocks he was hoarding. I was the student […]
Never Hunger, Never Thirst
The crowds searched for Jesus, hoping for another miracle. The people search him out, seeking a miraculous sign.* Or rather, seeking yet another sign. And another. And then, maybe another, if you don’t mind. We keep asking for more and more of what we already have. We want to see again what we have been […]
Nirvana – Mar. 30, 2021
“Nirvana means to extinguish the burning fires of the Three Poisons: greed, anger, and ignorance. This can be accomplished by letting go of dissatisfaction.” —Shinjo Ito
Life Abundant
“The Gospel reading this week* is about someone asking Rabbi Jesus to make his brother divide the family inheritance. As is often the case, Jesus answers with a story. The essential message is “Beware.” Beware of greed, the lure of material abundance, the desire for The More. Why? Because your very soul is at stake. […]
