That love I sensed was there all my life? No one created it, but each person reflected it.
Living on the Back Side of the Tapestry
In the end, it’s not just about me, it’s about all of us, and that big, evolving, living tapestry we are all part of.
Angela Merkel’s Gardener and the Unexpected Mentors in Our Life
We never know the impact we have on others. Who taught you lasting lessons along your way?
The “Narcissism of Small Differences:” Toothpaste, Starbucks, and The Human Condition
We prize attention to detail in many areas of life. But we can easily fall prey to the “narcissism of small differences.” We can make choices about things that have little relation to their actual value.
“You Never Know”
In real life, we often must make decisions using the available facts and truest feelings we have at the time. How will it turn out? You never know.
Spiritual Lessons from a Disaster: Reflections on the Fourth Anniversary of the Montecito Debris Flow
In the weeks after the event, I walked the property, trying to fathom all that had happened. I looked for lessons I could draw from this experience. I came up with four.
Celebrating the Light, Wherever It Appears
I’m grateful for all the experiences I’ve had — inside and outside spiritual buildings — that have instructed, inspired, challenged, delighted, and nurtured me.
The Nativity: A Hospital Epiphany and Three Works of Art
May we honor the birth of every child as a sacred event, and accept the responsibility of creating a better world on their behalf.
Spiritual Guardians: Carpenters, Mentors and Drummers
Mike was more than a store owner or music instructor. He became a spiritual guardian for many young people and lived to see them flourish.
The Power of Spiritual Friendships: Thoughts and Images
In this gift-giving holiday season, we can be grateful for the gift of our “soul friends” with whom we share our joys and sorrows, our burdens and our hopes.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 