I had an epiphany today, and it feels like a big relief. I’m giving up my role as the morality police. Somewhere along the way, I must have picked up the idea that other people’s choices were my concern and that I needed to monitor, correct, or hold the line for what was right. It …
When my daughter stepped back from her demanding teaching career, she needed time to recuperate. She didn’t set goals, she simply paid attention to the needs of her children and her own health and began walking. Every morning, she laced her shoes, stepped outside, and walked along the sea wall in Bay Saint Louis where …
There are two trees growing in the garden of our human experience. One is the Tree of God Consciousness. It’s branches are heavy with sweet, nourishing fruit. This fruit is filled with truth, love, compassion, wisdom, discernment, generosity and understanding. When we partake of it, we become those qualities. We feel full, grounded and whole.The …
My world changes as I focus on the good. It is not because I ignore challenges, but because I choose where to place my attention and my trust. What I notice grows and what I bless expands. What I appreciate becomes more visible, more available, and more alive. Every time I turn toward the good, …
For years, many of us have whispered, “Peace is coming.” We have especially felt it in moments of reprieve, in seasons of hope. But now, as fear surges through our country and cruelty gains ground, even the most faithful among us may find ourselves asking, “Where is God in the midst of this?” I have …
“In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely place and prayed there.” Book of Mark 1:35 In our busy, noisy world, the search for peace is more than a luxury, it is a spiritual necessity. Mark 1:35 offers a profound example, that even with …
Finding Hope in the Wake of Devastation When we came to Bay Saint Louis in the Fall of 2005, it was hard to believe how much the hurricane had wrecked everything. We had previously selected a house to purchase on prior visits, but it had been destroyed, with nothing left but the front steps. We …
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It is not the amount of a gift that matters, but the size of the heart behind it. I am reminded of a touching example from over 30 years ago, when my daughter and her husband were newly married college students. Among their friends, some were struggling financially, yet one friend gave them a wedding …
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Marvin Gaye once said, “If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.” This timeless wisdom invites us to look inward, reminding us that true tranquility is not found in the outside world but within our hearts. Inner peace is the bedrock upon which a fulfilling life is based. When …
Here we are in November which of course reminds us of what a generous and abundant world we inhabit. As autumn deepens, we reflect on the signs of abundance everywhere. We see nature’s abundance, moments of connection, kindness, and generosity everywhere. November’s traditions invite us to pause and appreciate the richness of our lives. Generosity …