Like many meditative activities (such as some forms of manual labor, creating art and music, etc.), keeping your practical mind busy with a simple task allows your inner self an opportunity to offer you words, images or feelings that may be meaningful.
In Praise of Dogs
What a gift a good dog can be.
“London Calling, Part 3: Handel and Hendrix Under One Roof”
I was fascinated to consider that two legendary musicians – separated by time and culture – had literally lived under the same roof.
“London Calling, Part 2: That Turbulent Priest”
Thoughts on visiting the Canterbury Cathedral.
London Calling, Pt. 1: “See It, Say It, Sort It’
“See it, Say it, Sort it.”
Something to Rest On
Mahalia Jackson knew a great deal of personal suffering. But in her faith and in her singing, she found something to “rest on.”
Getting a Peek at Heaven
For thousands of years, people looked to the skies and imagined what might lie beyond what we can see – and wondered if there’s a heaven out there.
Remembering Father Virgil
In centuries past, “saints” were people who lived exemplary lives of purity and often died a martyr’s death. For me, saints are people who show us how to live life with both joy and service.
Better to Focus on the Green than The Sand Trap (Some Spiritual Advice)
As maturing human beings, we have plenty of opportunities to recognize our own mixed motives, shortcomings and disappointments. But we don’t stop there. We are here for more than that.
Combining Spiritual Wisdom with Practical Know-How: Lessons from Hearing Father Boyle and Tom Vozzo
In my years in ministry and nonprofit work, I have seen many wonderful hopes and dreams fade when they haven’t been supported by practical, real-world know-how. Seeing Father Boyle and Tom Vozzo sitting side by side and sharing their stories of how they worked together to advance the work of their organization was inspiring to me.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 