From “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard Rohr Because none of us desire a downward path to growth through imperfection, seek it, or even suspect it, we have to get the message with the authority of a “divine revelation.” So Jesus makes it into a central axiom: the “last” […]
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From “Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation” by Parker J. Palmer Where do people find the courage to live divided no more when they know they will be punished for it? The answer I have seen in the lives of people like Rosa Parks is simple: these people have transformed the
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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,
From “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck, PhD As children, we were given a choice between the talented but erratic hare and the plodding but steady tortoise. The lesson was supposed to be that slow and steady wins the race. But, really, did any of us ever want to be the
From “Embracing Your Second Calling: Find Passion and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life” by Dale Hanson Bourke Most of us come to midlife with baggage we don’t even notice. Have you ever spotted yourself in a window or mirror and wondered who that woman is? Even though most of us look at our
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From “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard Rohr If there is such a thing as human perfection, it seems to emerge precisely from how we handle the imperfection that is everywhere, especially our own. What a clever place for God to hide holiness, so that only the humble and
From “Sacred Compass: The Way of Spiritual Discernment” by J. Brent Bill Decisions big and small are portions of our life of pilgrimage, but they are not the destination. Life with God is the destination.
From “Shine Your Light: 77 Blessings to Clear Your Energy and Claim Your God-Given Calling” by Kate King Sometimes, I wonder if I need to get stuck Get stuck in my own head Or in a certain place It is almost as if I need The stuckness at times I look at this Block in
From “Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation” by Parker J. Palmer By surviving passages of doubt and depression on the vocational journey, I have become clear about at least one thing: self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift