Peace Begins with Me

We all want it, but we don't choose it. We believe something needs to change before we can have it. Deep down, many of us think we don't deserve it...we haven't done enough to earn it. The path to peace is in front of us all, right there, but there is so much trying to … Continue reading Peace Begins with Me →

Back to Center

What matters most right now? What is most important here in this moment? What do I need to adjust to prioritize these things? The world is whirling, and now I know why God led us to Be the Mountain as our theme for the year. It takes great effort to stay steady like the mountain … Continue reading Back to Center →

A Tribute to Lost Loved Ones

One year ago today we lost my mother-in-law. Today I am remembering the lessons she taught me and reflecting on all that she stood for. She was a pillar of service and strength. Although she suffered most of her life from a chronic illness, Marsha served whenever and however she could. When she could no … Continue reading A Tribute to Lost Loved Ones →

Liberation: My 2024 Word of the Year Reflection

Liberation: (1) the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release. (2) freedom from limits on thought or behavior. This has been my word of the year in 2024. I love all of these definitions, and the idea of being free...but I knew the work I would have to do to get more free … Continue reading Liberation: My 2024 Word of the Year Reflection →

Everything Is Out of Control…and I Think I Like It

What if the surprises in life (the good and the bad) aren't intended to be a distraction from the path, but they are the path? How much of life have I missed? How many lessons have I let slip away when I was in the moment to learn? What if instead of trying to control, … Continue reading Everything Is Out of Control…and I Think I Like It →

Holy Moments

These are excerpts from some recent morning pages after reading the following passage from Father Richard Rohr and sitting quietly in the loving presence of God. "To enter into relationship with the Risen Christ, we have to let go of ourselves, surrender control of our lives, and let the Spirit be given to us. We … Continue reading Holy Moments →

Floating in 2023

My One Word for this year was "float," a word I resisted with vigor when it chose me. My heart and mind were firmly set with plans for growth and achievement and there was no room for "floating." Yet, I had learned from previous years that when we word keeps coming back to me, it … Continue reading Floating in 2023 →