Weather continues to be the story line here in Portugal.Storm Claudia, combined with tornadoes, battered parts of the country—south of where we are—with substantial rain and strong winds, triggering landslides and flooding and significant damage, including loss of life.The storm…
There are two places we need to go often.A place that heals you.And a place that inspires you.Both places embrace the permission (the invitation) to show up. To this life. To this day. To be here now. Because we know…
Everywhere I go these days, people tell me their anxiety is real. About disquiet because of uncertainty. I get it. And many talk about unease, because they see or know people who are very afraid. And I understand that too.“Afraid…
On Saturday, I relished a restorative-reset-button day. I wandered streets in Port Townsend, WA—vibrant and gladdened by the outdoor markets. Urban Craft Uprising—all local artisans with handmade crafts, wood, clay, glass, jewelry, fabric, painting. And yes, food. And music. All…
At the turn of the century, Ted Shawn, a young seminarian called to the ministry, was stricken with polio. Somewhere deep inside, he heard another, although very unlikely voice, calling him to dance.So. That's what Ted Shawn did. With great…
A great Rabbi died. He had been revered and loved by his congregation. After his death, it was decided that the Rabbi's son, himself a Rabbi, would take his father's place.This pleased the congregation, for the son would be "just…
The world changes.The ground shifts.We still make plans.We still find gifts.(Thank you Lin-Manuel Miranda)I’ve had many conversations over this past week. And for many people, the shift has been very daunting. And continues to provoke the pestering question, “So now,…
There was a farmer who had a lot of fields, and he kept all the birds and creatures away from his crops with traps and fences. He was very successful.But he was also very lonely.So, one day, he stood in…
“How is your heart?” I was asked this week.It made me stop. And think. And admit that I prefer, “Are you keeping busy?” because that question is easier to answer.In John’s Gospel, there is a wonderful story about a tough…
Care of any kind—compassion, generosity, forgiveness, reconciliation, peacemaking, service, ministry, teaching, giving, healing—begins with and is nourished by self-care. By self-compassion.So. Our invitation this week; let us be gentle with ourselves. A restorative mainlined straight to the heart. Although, my…