…we have the privilege of sharing these with our ancestors
Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock Sneak Into the Oscars
Let’s hope they can figure it out.
What Do We Know?
I believe we should never give up trying to make the world a better place. At the same time, we can recognize our human nature has a dark side that may resist and undo our best-laid plans and hopes. Along the way, we welcome the great artists in our midst who help us laugh
Ever Feel Like You’re an Extra in Someone Else’s Play?
…every day, each of us is writing a drama about our life in which we are the central character.
Answering Mr. Vinegar
To face and endure the challenges before us, we need to be grounded in genuine, personal experiences where we find glimpses of grace and reasons to hope. We need to be reminded of the importance of the many people in our lives – past and present – who demonstrate integrity, wisdom, and compassion. We need to tap into the insights of our spiritual traditions that have helped guide people for centuries as human life has evolved.
Got Enthusiasm?
Over the years, when I listen to people describe personal experiences of “divine inspiration,” they often describe quiet, reflective moments when they saw or felt something in a new way. They don’t feel like they’ve attacked something and triumphed — they feel like they’ve received an unexpected gift.
Bird Time
I couldn’t help but ponder: What is that bird thinking about?
Who Are We?
Are we apes fooling ourselves that we are angels? Or are we spiritual beings inhabiting a body provided for us by our biological cousins?
The Platinum Rule
Applying the Platinum Rule begins with our desire to serve, honor, or support someone else. It requires an open mind and careful attention to discover what the other person truly values.
Private Thoughts
I can’t believe a light that burned so brightly in my life has disappeared from my sight.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 