Category: reflections

When Every Word is Translation: Reflections on Communication and Faith

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This morning, I found myself sitting with my journal, reflecting on the journey I've been on with my faith. I've been reading Ken Wilber’s latest book, Finding Radical Wholeness, and it has stirred some deep reflections within me—especially about the daily challenge of finding meaning in the sacred texts I engage with. I try to find ways … Continue reading When Every Word is Translation: Reflections on Communication and Faith

Reflections on 32+ Years: Lessons from a Journey of Faith and Service in a Single Congregation

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Today is July 1 on the calendar; this reflection is not my usual when it comes to my blog posts. At the beginning of this new month, clergy in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church begin the first day of their “new” assignment since these assignments or appointments are made annually. Each … Continue reading Reflections on 32+ Years: Lessons from a Journey of Faith and Service in a Single Congregation

Reconnecting with Nature: A Lesson Learned on My Walks

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After a break, I've resumed my daily nature walks this past week. Initially, I curated a playlist, thinking music would enhance the experience. Surprisingly, it did the opposite. The music, rather than enriching, mediated my engagement with the environment, leaving me disconnected from the natural world around me. In retrospect, I'm not sure what prompted … Continue reading Reconnecting with Nature: A Lesson Learned on My Walks

Discovering Hidden Beauty: Reflections from a Winter Walk

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Here in the Eastern United States, we're nearing the end of winter. Despite the last two days of unseasonably warm weather, our landscape still appears mostly dormant from afar. Yet, upon closer inspection, the budding trees and emerging daffodil stems hint at the awakening life beneath. Compelled by the warmer temperatures, I ventured into our … Continue reading Discovering Hidden Beauty: Reflections from a Winter Walk

Eternal Newness: Seeing the World Anew Each Day

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Albert Einstein once posited, “For us physicists, the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." This insight offers a profound perspective on the fluidity of time, an observation that became strikingly clear to me today. Gazing out my window, I witnessed the ephemeral dance of sunlight across the rear facade … Continue reading Eternal Newness: Seeing the World Anew Each Day