my collaboration with aging

From “On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old” by Parker J. Palmer For many years, writing has been one of my ways of collaborating with life. For me, writing is not about filling my head with ideas, then downloading them to the page. That’s not writing; it’s typing. Writing is an unfolding […]

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a silent retreat

From “What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman” by Lerita Coleman Brown In addition, many people today actively avoid silence to the point of leaving electronic devices or the television on all day and night. Simply being alone without a smartphone, tablet, or computer feels, to them, like a severe penalty.

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A Lifelong Task

From “Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life” by Henri Nouwen with Michael J. Christensen and Rebecca J. Laird Discernment is not about judging other people’s motives. It’s about distinguishing good guidance from harmful messages, and the Holy Spirit from evil spirits. This essential sorting, known as discernment of spirits, is intended for our protection

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Behavior Matters

From “The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything” by Stephen M. R. Covey The truth is that in every relationship – personal and professional – what you do has far greater impact than anything you say. You can say you love someone – but unless you demonstrate that love through your actions,

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