There is something about having a “Third Thing” that allows our souls to emerge and be present with one another.
Arrivals and Departures
Brad’s imagery lingered with me. I began imagining how some life experiences are like being on an airplane as we arrive or depart.
Three Gifts America Has Given the World
“… when they study our civilization two thousand years from now, there will only be three things that Americans will be known for: the Constitution, baseball and jazz music. “
Our Frames of Mind
What frame of mind we choose as we go through our day will shape how we experience each day and our effect on other people. A good frame can help us keep our poise, perspective and purpose.
Are You an “Everyday Mystic?”
An “everyday mystic” is someone who seeks or experiences spiritual depth and transcendence within ordinary daily life, rather than through withdrawal from the world or extreme ascetic practices.
Cat Stevens Went Away — and Came Back
I find many of us go through similar journeys. We’ve gone through phases of being settled, then unsettled. Then settled again. Then unsettled.
What We Run From Pursues Us
When we can face and bear the pain that pursues us, we find not only a sense of release and relief but also greater awareness of the blessings around us.
Two Lessons I Learned from Jane Goodall
Getting a chance to hear Jane Goodall in person was a compelling reason to go to Salt Lake City for the “Parliament of World’s Religions” in 2015.
I Still Think About a List I Made a Long Time Ago
At one point we were given a sheet of paper with a numbered list of twenty blank spaces. Without much of an introduction, we were asked to write down 20 things we value in life.
Waking Up With Rip Van Winkle
The culture is changing, but I believe the same basic spiritual values remain.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 