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The wise words of my parents “You were given a brain, use it” often surfaced throughout my life. At the age of fifteen, I decided to leave the church of my youth which seemed to expect me to leave my brain at the door. When I would ask a question I was told “Do not […]
Oh I LOVE this! For so many reasons. My son Tod LOVED “OWL” magazine when he was growing up. It was a great magazine then and is today! It’s a great way to help kids realize there are more things in life than the social media algorithm. The back-story of how the magazine came into […]
Tomorrow is July 4th. Americans will be marking its adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 which includes this phrase: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men <sic> are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Really? “All are created equal… have certain…
“It’s hopeless. You just have to accept that. Your child will never be a contributing member of society. I can make arrangements for him to be institutionalized. It’s all for the best.” Those were the words the doctor spoke, telling the young mother that her son was “hopeless.” Hopeless? There are many situations that […]
“Mother’s Day” (a secular celebration) in North America is not the same as “Mothering Sunday” which is a Christian celebration, celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent in the UK and Ireland since the 16th century. Mother’s Day is being marked today … or avoided … Whichever it is, With Mother’s Daymay we be mindful […]
Do you remember Yoda from Star Wars? A legendary Jedi Master, Yoda may have been small in size, but he was quite the theologian, philosopher and poet. Yoda said “Do or do not. There is no try.” In those two short sentences, Yoda extended a call to *do.” *Do* kindness. *Do* acts of justice. *Do* […]
It’s a new month … the month of May has begun. HAPPY MAY DAY! Summer is on its way. And in Celtic tradition, the beginning of summer is known as Beltane (Gaelic May Day festival) with celebrations which include the decoration of homes with flowers, bonfires, feasting, making of May bushes. In France May 1st […]
It’s April 22nd – Earth Day – a global annual event celebrated in more than 190 countries to show support for the environment. Words by Thich Nhat Hanh are poignant and critical for us all to remember: “The earth is not just our environment. We are the earth and the earth is us.” Earth […]
Whenever you find a Thursday that is sadWhenever you find a Thursday that is lonelyWhenever you find a Thursday that is difficult in any wayhow about welcoming it? How about letting it know you’re delighted … it is here?How about expressing gratitude that … you’re here? Gratitude – because you are here.Existing.Surviving.Living.… “in spite of.” […]
The days are difficult, seemingly getting more difficult. We’ve got to remember to breathe. This simple message may not be earth-shatteringbut it is important,especially when we are stressed, confused, angry, hurting, feeling hopeless or frightened. So … a reminder:to breathe and inhale ruach – calm – peace – hope. May these beautiful in-bloom cherry trees […]
