The little piece of writing below (maybe a poem) recently scurried into a page of my notebook during one of my morning writing sessions. Later I realized it must have bubbled up from a recent conversation with a psychotherapist friend of mine about how challenging … continue reading
“It is God who is revealed in every face.” ~ Ibn Arabi In a dream, I overheard a discussion. Two people were talking. One was pointing out, “You know, a lot of fine spiritual work is done here and there, in groups and individually, in … continue reading
Spring is such an uplifting expression of the abundance of the natural world! When I was asked to write a blog post in celebration of the coming of spring, I agreed without hesitation…what could be easier than praising this incredible time of year, when the … continue reading
The Jewish concept of thankfulness is rooted in the feelings expressed by the signature song of Passover: “Dayenu (Enough).” The Jewish concept of thankfulness is rooted in the feelings expressed by the signature song of Passover: Dayenu, Enough. Gratitude is incremental: If God had only … continue reading
The other day, while I was waiting in a busy café to get served, instead of growing restless, I decided to relax and take time to look at the diversity of faces around me. Lately, I’ve been practicing a sense of presence, of feeling connected … continue reading
“Grief and gratitude are kindred souls, each pointing to the beauty of what is transient and given to us by grace.” Patricia Campbell Carlson Listening to our community over these last years, it is clear that our mission to share the gifts of Grateful Living … continue reading
I believe there is no authentic spirituality where there is no healing of one’s community and of the world – just as social, environmental and political activism without a spiritual dimension can easily lead to anger, bitterness and burnout. In one of the most powerful … continue reading
Have you guys ever heard of “Pay It Forward”? The nearby strip plaza, where I buy the coffee cream I all too often run out of, is “L”-shaped and has a variety store at each end. On a cream-replenishing mission the other day, I parked … continue reading
This month’s Grateful News brings prize-winning photos of our Earth; the first food bank in Ghana; tool-making crows; women marching for rights; a community health worker crucial for healthcare; and creating opportunities for the poorest people in India. Breathtaking Visions of Earth: Outdoor Photographer of … continue reading
Neither patience nor gratitude can be developed in a cave. They grow through exposure to some rough and tumble, some conflict and then release of conflict. This past week, to begin the weekly Group Meditation meeting which I lead, we each wrote down one physical … continue reading