You think you create your life, but when you look closely you realize that you actually collect it from the countless stories and myths, ideas and circumstances, the ordinary and extraordinary human lives that envelop your being. You are a ragpicker of many lives! Your … continue reading
How much more powerful blessing becomes when we gather together We are each individually a source of blessing to the world through the very fact of coming from our Source. In addition, we each develop our gifts to the world in the course of a … continue reading
This month’s Grateful News focuses on preservation of a unique nature refuge; clever help to keep refugees warm; Delhi’s amazing ban of plastics; a fabulous new composting system in Paris; and Finland’s new dramatic education reform… Guardians of a Vast Lake, and a Refuge for Humanity Great … continue reading
In a blog post last year, Kristi Nelson offered a challenge — “Grateful for love? Spread it.” In recognition of Valentine’s Day we thought we’d do exactly that by sharing some of our favorite quotes about love as well as some images to send as eCards or download and … continue reading
A collection of favorite resources – old and new – reflecting on the theme of “Love,” in all its fullness; love as courage, compassion, forgiveness, and commitment to the beauty and wonder of this world. The world needs love right now, so we offer you these gifts of … continue reading
Once in awhile, it is good to meditate on this idea while observing the starlit night sky, to feel how rare in the universe is a living planet with light and sounds, and living entities with eyes and ears and hands and minds. The vast … continue reading
This month’s news focuses on a wonderful recycling idea; a life-saving invention; techies making a difference in their community; new voices for the voiceless; reconciliation along a new Great Trail; and a commitment to help save the rainforests… At Repair Cafes, ‘Beloved but Broken’ Possessions Find … continue reading
Our partner, Spirituality & Practice, is offering an eCourse that will teach you how you can be a compassionate, caring presence to those suffering in your community and the wider world and even to yourself. Learn more and register through the links below… The Practice of Compassion: A … continue reading
No one can “be” in a hurry; I mean “be” in the sense of living from the center of one’s real inner being. One can either rush — or be. Never both at the same time. I hold you gently in the quiet of my … continue reading
Research, and life itself, show us that the more things we have, the harder it can be to be grateful. The holidays can present a challenge as we seek to to be generous with our children AND not overwhelm their ability to feel gratitude. The … continue reading