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.
Is the Sky in the Pie?
“Faith isn’t just about the pie in the sky,” he’d say, “the sky is in the pie.”
Time to Get Real? Searching for What Is Authentic
…we might sense when someone is not authentic, but how do we know if they are?
Time for a Break
In these fractured times, I feel this is one way to stay in touch with one another about what matters in life without trying to “monetize,” advertise, or become an “influencer.” Thank you for being part of this journey.
Faith and Sight
Faith and sight need each other.