Room at the Table Let our hearts not be hardened to those living on the margins. There is room at the table for everyone. This is how it all begins, this is how we gather in. There is room at the table for everyone. Carrie Newcomer Recently, we were introduced to Carrie Newcomer’s music, and it has enriched our lives. Through her music and in her life of service, she […]
Can We Change Our Narrative? I always bow down to the so-called average person who shows that, in fact, average human people can and do change the narrative in a very profound way. – James O’Dea – A narrative is a story that “connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular viewpoint or thesis” What narratives […]
You Are a Walking Neon Sign Identity is something that you are constantly earning. It is a process that you must be active in. Joss Whedon We are all energy beings. The energy of our mood and our current thoughts does accompany us as we move about in our day. It shows up in our posture, the expression on our face, the way we move and in the […]
7 Easy Steps to Compassion We can’t heal the world today, but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, and an act of kindness. Mary Davis This morning, as I contemplated compassion, a tiny spider descended on an invisible thread before me. Hello, I said silently as she continued her journey. Hurry off the floor before some unaware foot crushes you. I recently […]
That Could Be Me I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it. Maya Angelou During the last few months, in our community and around the country, the homeless population has grown dramatically. As a result, more and more people are using online platforms and public meetings to complain that the presence of people living on the streets is having a […]
