it’s more than a quarter
It’s more than a word of affirmation. It’s more than a smile. It’s more than a handhold. It’s more than a greeting. It’s more than …
compassion
lessons learned: bunnies and sacred space
Every spring, the bunnies come to visit the garden and see if by some chance, there’s a hole in the chicken wire big enough to …
lessons learned: crabgrass and intolerance
Upon arriving home from my residency, I marveled at the wonders the gardens had produced–tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, squash, flowers, and on and on. It was …
lessons learned: bunnies and sacred space
Every spring, the bunnies come to visit the garden and see if by some chance, there’s a hole in the chicken wire big enough to …
the spirit of the season
Every year since this act of kindness occurred, I post it in my social media. I don’t cut and paste the story because retelling it …
brokenness
Recently, I have been sitting with Brokenness. For a long time, however, I was afraid to acknowledge her presence because her cracks might allow someone …
Earth, teach me: an Ute prayer
I use this prayer in many of my teachings. It is one of my favorite, and in preparation for Earth Day this week, I thought …
our little LuLu
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~attributed to Plato but documented as being written by Ian Mclaren, pseudonym of Rev. …
the Spirit of the season
A couple of years ago in December, my daughter and I stood in a line 20 people deep at Target on a Friday night. We …
lessons learned: tickling the roots
Ok, Holy Spirit, once again you amaze me. I’m not sure if I’ve shared on this blog that I’ve resumed my yoga practice. This time, …
Buddhist prayers and poetry for the new year
New Year Poem and Wishes Under the glorious canopy of redwood trees The New Year peacock dances Sun and moon rise into the blue sky …
lessons learned: finding my voice
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ~Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Almost 7 years ago, I …
resolutions
I will be truthful. I will suffer no injustice. I will be free from fear. I will not use force. I will be of good …
you are peace and joy and light
You are goodness and mercy and compassion and understanding. You are peace and joy and light. You are forgiveness and patience, strength and courage, a …