We are born into relationship. Before we ever speak a word, make a choice, or understand ourselves as separate people, we are already connected. We begin in relationship within the womb. We emerge into a family, a history, a body, a world. We breathe air shared by countless others. We inherit something from those who … Continue reading Inhabiting Relationship
We believethat the earth is not ours to control,but a gift to cherish,a living expression of the One who created all things. We believethat we are not rulers over creation,but participants within it—formed from the dust of the earthand breathed into life by Spirit. We believethat every creature, every field, every bird in the skyreveals … Continue reading An Earthling’s Creed
We believethat there has never been a momentwhen God was not with us—not in our joy,not in our sorrow,not even in the times we lost hope. We believethat hope is not wishing for what might be,but trusting in the faithfulnessthat has carried us this farand will carry us still. We believethat when our plans unraveland … Continue reading The Unseen Companion
I like to walk barefoot through the parsonage. Carpet, wood, laminate, tile—each surface speaking in its own quiet way. When my feet touch the floor, nothing stands between us. Skin meets surface. The body knows something the mind often forgets. In that small act I feel the connection to the ground beneath me. Not just … Continue reading Barefoot
This morning, as I settled into my chair for my daily practice, I was reminded of the profound importance of gratitude. Life itself is a beautiful gift, with every moment brimming with potential and wonder. Yet, too often, I find myself preoccupied with what the future might hold, forgetting to appreciate the present and the … Continue reading Living from a Place of Givenness
The daffodils in my backyard have begun to sprout. The promise of spring!
The ninth day of Christmas brought an unexpected gift: darkness. Not a new kind of darkness, but an old and familiar one, rediscovered. It manifested in the symbol of night, a theme poetically delivered to my inbox by one of my favorite poets, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer (wordwoman.com): “…and the night is a nestbig enough to … Continue reading The Ninth Day of Christmas: Embracing the Gift of Darkness
In my usual morning spot, I sit, gazing through the window at the neighboring tree. The bright yellows have faded to browns, leaving much empty space. The tree has shed its leaves, which served it faithfully through spring and summer. I ponder: Is it easy for trees to relinquish their leaves annually? This question lingers … Continue reading The Leaves through my Window
And I fellAnd fellInto the Ocean of LoveTo which there is no bottom. May you find deep love in this and all moments.
Like many, I have a few websites that I visit regularly and hold dear. Here are my top picks, shared a bit late for a recent daily writing prompt but with no less enthusiasm. The Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) Founded by Father Richard Rohr, a modern-day contemplative and Franciscan friar, this site has … Continue reading Exploring My Favorite Websites
