Life is complicated, and human conflict may never cease. But it’s important to set aside days to be aware of all the suffering and sacrifice that has occurred, and to be grateful for the unseen forces that work to prevent unnecessary conflict and preserve peace.
Portals
We choose to pass through some portals in life, like getting married and boarding a long-distance flight. But others will come upon us — we know not when.
“Mother Mary:” More Than Just a Sentimental Figure
I’ve known many mothers in my time who have endured great hardships and challenges. Hard as they try, they can’t protect their children from suffering. They find strength in community. And their love never ceases.
I Hope I’m Wrong, Part 2
“Old and slow.” For me, that means spending time with real people in real time and real places, working together to protect and honor the human family and this sacred earth.
I Hope I’m Wrong
Dear friends, I hope I’m wrong about all this. I know there may be some very positive uses for AI, especially in medicine. But I’m worried.
When Facing A Serious Decision, Will You Follow Hercules or Chiron?
…shall we be like Hercules and fight to overcome the obstacles? Or shall we be like Chiron, accepting that the obstacle cannot be defeated and instead adapting to it, integrating its meaning into our lives?
If “All the World’s a Stage,” What Roles Are You Playing These Days?
How much do our roles define us, and how much is there a “real me’ playing those roles?
How About Those Eggs?
We raised chickens for a dozen years. We grew to appreciate their quirky ways, individual personalities, willingness to eat scraps, and how they lost their composure if they knew we were coming their way with mealworms. I don’t know what their IQ is relative to human beings – it might not be very high –Continue reading “How About Those Eggs?”
Time for Pictures!
If we truly love someone, it’s not just for the best moments, but the not-so-great ones as well. That’s what love in the truest spiritual sense means.
Do You Have a Portable Paradise?
When we take time to let our imagination become a servant to our soul, we can find those “paradise” places within that bring us back to life.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 