Both/And – Dec. 15, 2021
“No one gets to play Jesus. But we do get to experience Jesus in that holy place where we meet others’ needs and have our own needs met. We are all the needy and the ones who meet needs. To place ourselves or anyone else in only one category is to lie to ourselves.” –Nadia […]
Never Alone – Nov. 5, 2021
“When things fall apart and we can’t get the pieces back together, when we lose something dear to us, when they whole thing is just not working and we don’t know what to do, this is the time when the natural warmth of tenderness, the warmth of empathy and kindness, are just waiting to be […]
Endless Opportunities – Nov. 2, 2021
“When you open yourself to the continually changing, impermanent, dynamic nature of your own being and of reality, you increase your capacity to love and care about other people and your capacity to not be afraid. You’re able to keep your eyes open, your heart open, and your mind open. And you notice when you […]
A Listening Heart – Oct. 6, 2021
The three steps of a listening heart: Childlike openness; Youthful courage; Mature communion. –David Steindl-Rast, A Listening Heart, p. 37
