Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
I want to thank you this morning. There are a lot of hard things in the world. Bad things of course. But this morning, I was thinking of all the beautiful things for which I am thankful. These beautiful things are always around us, and we can always hold onto them when things get hard.… Continue reading “Thank You”: A Poem
Today I refuse to believe . . . That our differences destroy us, That conspiracy is our destiny, Or that transcendence is gone, And that dialogue is dead, That vindictiveness is King, Or that creativity is poisoned, And that solutions are passe, That Bitterness is our name. Or that it’s us or them, And that… Continue reading Today I Refuse: A Poem
The other day I was thinking about what I am for. This was right after I was thinking about how easy it is to live our life being against things and people. And it is certainly right to call out harmful things and bad behavior. On the other hand, it is really easy to get… Continue reading What I am For: A Poem
For just one moment, pause... And stop labeling yourself As fat, thin, short, tall, Ugly, beautiful, Desirable, undesirable. For just one moment, think... About your amazing body And how it carries you every day, And your heart pumps and your lungs breathe, Because your body loves you. For just one minute, refuse... To place yourself… Continue reading For Just One Moment…: A Poem
No matter how long we have lived, and no matter how much we think we know, we often experience times in life in which it feels like we know very little. These are moments when, especially, we understand how small we are and how vast the universe is. This poem was inspired by one of… Continue reading I Don’t Know… : A Poem
I've been writing about love for close to three years now, and here is what I have figured out so far: Love is Saying no, Saying yes, Dancing exuberantly, Driving money changers from the temple with whips. Staying silent, Shouting down the Wall of Jericho, Walking way, Staying put, Reaching out, Pushing away, Giving more,… Continue reading Love is… : A Poem
"Recollection" And on that day, the designated Wise Men gathered on the holy hill, and Painted maps to palaces they'd read about in ads, And chanted jingles they'd heard from another room, And offered safe Solutions That worked 22% of the time, And lavished comfort culled from greeting cards To the anxious crowd Kept at… Continue reading “Recollection”: A Poem
"My New Law" A while ago I realized that it Is more important To love people Than to be right Because what I think Is right is conditioned By culture Prejudice Stereotypes Ignorance Poor logic But when I love I must talk with people And listen And try to understand And when I do these… Continue reading “My New Law”: A Poem
I wrote this poem a while ago when I was feeling scared. And the more I wrote, the more I began to feel brave. Perhaps this poem will help you feel brave, too. "Today I Feel Brave" Sometimes I feel small, Today I honor creativity. We are transcendent. Sometimes I feel lonely. Today the Stardust… Continue reading Today I Feel Brave: A Poem
Greet the moon, Drink the sky, Revel in birdsong, Swim in lilac, Embrace the tree, Delight in tulips, Relish the orange, Marvel at friendship, Rest in stillness, Savor his kiss, Reach for eternity, Trust its embrace. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing it on social media. Please consider following my blog (the… Continue reading My Everyday Liturgy: A Poem