Here is a beautiful song from Carrie Newcomer that speaks about how each day is holy when we notice how near is the Divine. I am especially moved by the line...
Holy is the place I stand
to give whatever small good I…
07
January
Hi All,
Here is a response from Marcia Wakeland on our Work of Christmas post.
When you asked Who and How can I help, I smiled to think I was given that opportunity through an invitation from Project Homeless Connect at the…
06
January
At her site, Sanctuary of Women, Jan Richardson has made available a small retreat for Epiphany, also known as Women's Christmas in some parts of the world. You can find it here: Women's Christmas: Home by Another Way.
She also…
05
January
I understand that the winter holidays can be very difficult for people, but for me, every moment and tradition around Christmas is meaningful and magical. I long for Christmas to come each year and revel in the moments of ritual,…
18
December
My directee and I settled down into our seats and I asked, "What do you feel you need in this time of transitioning into our session?" "Oh, I suppose just to catch my breath", she replied. I laughed out loud.…
29
October
Your soul knows the geography of your destiny.
Your soul alone has the map of your future,
therefore you can trust this indirect,
oblique side of yourself.
If you do, it will take you where you need to go,
but more important it will teach…
12
October
In a recent email from SDI I found this very helpful chart which differentiates the various listening and helping professions . I would encourage directors to print it out. It will also be posted under the resources tab at the Alaska…
05
October
A study group that I am a part of is listening and practicing its way through this lovely book full of spiritual practices such as The Practice of Walking on the Earth: Groundedness, The Practice of Getting Lost: Wilderness, The…
26
August
I am deeply challenged by the following Facebook post by Parker Palmer. My heart has been heavy with concern and fear for the earth as we have seen high temperatures and super dry conditions give rise to wild fires all…
18
August
The words "death" and "when it's over" shows up multiple times in this poem. But this is not a poem about death. It is a poem about life and living.
When death comes
like the hungry bear in autumn;
when death comes and…