“The spirituality of imperfection speaks to those who seek meaning in the absurd, peace within the chaos, light within the darkness, joy within the suffering…This is not a spirituality for saints or gods, but for people who suffer from what the philosopher-psychologist William James called “torn-to-pieces-hood”…We have all known that experience, for to be human … Continue reading Torn to Pieces
A Contemplative Way of Life
“Learning to live a more contemplative way of life in the midst of today’s world – what could be more simple or more difficult? Simple because the contemplative way is the way of seeing what simply is... It is the way of being who we simply are in the rhythmic simplicity of our breathing, in … Continue reading A Contemplative Way of Life
Just Passing Through
“We live in the most affluent culture the world has ever seen. Estimates are that although we have only 6 percent of the world’s population in America, we use almost half of the natural resources. It seems to me that if more were actually better, we would live in the happiest, most satisfied culture of … Continue reading Just Passing Through
Everything Has a Song
“…A plant scientist, armed with his notebooks and equipment, is exploring the rainforests for new botanical discoveries, and he has hired an Indigenous guide to lead him. Knowing the scientist’s interests, the young guide takes care to point out the interesting species. The botanist looks at him appraisingly, surprised by his capacity. “Well, well, young … Continue reading Everything Has a Song
Signs of Resurrection
When an alcoholic works the 12-Step program When an inner-city child graduates from college When an abused child becomes a responsible parent When an abused spouse says “no more” and means it When a couple in a troubled marriage begins counseling When a smile pops to the face of one long lost to depression When, … Continue reading Signs of Resurrection
New Age or Age Old?
“You can live your own little life as “you” or you can surrender to the source of who you really are – your soul. It is in that realm that real greatness, magic, and miracles happen. This is the Gandhi zone, the Jesus zone. It’s a level of consciousness that the miracle makers of … Continue reading New Age or Age Old?
To Err is Human
“Imagine a different world, one in which people do not spend an inordinate amount of energy fuming against their fate each time they make a mistake. A world in which one takes for granted that if things can go wrong, they probably will. It would be so civilized. Folks would bump into furniture, … Continue reading To Err is Human
Relenting for Lent
“There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream The earth, and every common sight, To me did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream. It is not now as it hath been of yore; - Turn whereso’er I may, By … Continue reading Relenting for Lent
Touching a Soul
“Your accomplishments are not the most important parts of your life. Besides, any record you break will sooner or later be broken by someone else. Whether you excel in sports or in work, there will always be someone who comes along after you and does what you did but even better. The bar for success … Continue reading Touching a Soul
The Hound of Heaven
“Adam hid in the Garden of Eden. Moses tried to substitute his brother. Jonah jumped a boat and was swallowed by a whale. Man likes to run from God. It’s a tradition. So perhaps I was only following tradition when as soon as I could walk, I started running… …by the time I … Continue reading The Hound of Heaven
Attuned to Soul 