Comments aside, isn’t the creativity and efficiency of the natural world amazing?
Old Haunts, New Rivers
I’m grateful for what I have seen and what I can still see. And knowing what endures is not me but the river itself.
Playing in Life’s Jazz Orchestra
Life, he said, is like playing in a jazz orchestra where the Divine One is both composer and conductor. We’ve all been given a score for our life to play, as well as the freedom to play it as we want
How Vin Scully Endured Personal Tragedies
Vin — the gracious, wise, humane, and compassionate observer of so many human encounters — said the key for him to going on with his life was to “stop asking why.” I will remember that.
Honor and Trust: What a Gift
In a small town, you can operate on trust and honor. What a gift.
A-C-T-S: A Simple Form for Personal Prayer
Decades ago, I came across a simple structure for personal prayer I’ve used countless times since.
Turning Towards the Serene Light
The “Serene Light” prayer is a gem that I’ve turned to again and again and have always been grateful for where it leads me. Perhaps it can also be useful to you.
What To Do With a Prized Salmon? (a summer rerun)
So much of our culture is about gaining control over things and making them our possession. In that moment, I realized that perhaps the best thing we can do is to give thanks for a shining moment, and then let it go.
We’ve All Come to Look for America
We’ve “all come to look for America,” and the quest may never end. But to me, it’s all about The Dream.
He Thanked 46 Coworkers in Ten Minutes — Now It’s Up to You
There are many things to be despondent about in the world these days. But it’s a good practice to take time to remember those who have made our workplaces positive environments for labor and learning.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 