Smashing Convention
Of course, I had to read the recent NYT article “Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention.” It described how a group of Buddhist nuns are challenging longstanding traditional concepts about what women can and can’t do by practicing Kung Fu, which gives them “inner confidence” and readies them to “take care of others during crises.” And they […]
Praying – May 25, 2022
It doesn’t have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t tryto make them elaborate, this isn’ta contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak. -Mary Oliver, from Thirst
Life as a Gift – Nov. 20, 2020
It is I, Jesus…I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.”And let everyone who hears say, “Come.”And let everyone who is thirsty come.Let everyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. (Revelation 22:16-17)
Open Your Depths – July 31, 2020
You see, I want a lot.Maybe I want it all:the darkness of each endless fall,the shimmering light of each ascent.So many are alive who don’t seem to care.Casual, easy, they move in the worldas though untouched.But you take pleasure in the facesof those who know they thirst.You cherish thosewho grip you for survival.You are not […]
