Growing Up – May 12, 2023
“Many others give up their boundaries before they have them, always seeking their identity in another group, experience, possession, or person. Beliefs like, “She will make me happy,” or “He will take away my loneliness,” or “This group will make me feel like I belong” become a substitute for doing the hard work of growing up. It […]
Heartbreak
In two recent gatherings on a contemplative way of life, we were asked the question, “What breaks your heart?” For me, what breaks my heart is that anyone does not realize that they are beloved of God. Perhaps that is why I feel such joy at Overlook where we offer hospitable space for people to […]
Growing in Interior Freedom – Oct. 3, 2022
“The challenge and grace for each of us is a growing interior freedom—freedom from all that locks us in or that stands in the way of love; freedom for all that beckons to compassionate care; freedom to stand before God with one another in neediness and to receive all as gift. This poverty also includes […]
Life Isn’t More Secure – Aug. 12, 2022
“He told the crowd, “Avoid greed in all its forms. Your life isn’t made more secure by what you own – even when you have more than you need.”” -Luke 12:15
