Daily Dose (July 11 – 14)
Tuesday -- GK Chesterton tells the story of a teenage boy granted a wish by a genie: to be huge or to be tiny.We are all swayed by the appeal of being big, strong and powerful.So, the boy chose huge.…
Savoring little delights
On my walk yesterday, the usual mental litany clattering for attention. Pondering Sabbath Moment topics, unpacking news headlines, wondering about my procrastination with a book project (accompanied by a generous dose of grief).And only one goose at the pond. Very…
Daily Dose (July 4 – 7)
Tuesday -- An eleven-year-old girl lived with her grandmother. Labeled "different," adjustment to school was not easy. Her mother was not a reliable presence. As if life is not tough enough, her father had been recently killed. She knew him…
That kind of blessing
In his book, Life of the Beloved, Henri Nouwen tells the story of Janet, “one of my friends who is quite handicapped but a wonderful, wonderful lady.”She said to me, “Henri, can you bless me?”I remember walking up to her…
Daily Dose (June 27 – 30)
Tuesday -- This week, the invitation to dance, to keep our hope alive.A synagogue needed help. They were in dire straights, and morale was low. They called a famous Rabbi to help them sort it out, to offer them insights…
Dance, keeping hope alive
Robben Island is famous. It is the South African prison where Nelson Mandela and many others were incarcerated because of their struggle to end apartheid. (Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in Robben Island). Margaret Wheatley tells this story…
Daily Dose (June 20 – 23)
Tuesday -- There is a parable about three stonecutters working on a cathedral, set in the Middle Ages. Each is asked what he is doing.The first responds angrily, "Idiot! Use your eyes! They bring me a rock, I cut it…
Making a difference
I am writing this on Father’s Day. And some stories I like to (well, actually, I need to) retell, for the good of my heart. Because “the stories people tell, have a way of taking care of them... Sometimes a…
Daily Dose (June 13 – 16)
Tuesday -- This Sabbath Moment is dedicated to the child within us: because like it or not, our childhood stays with us forever, regardless of our age.Mr. Rogers used to remind us everybody was a child once. I can tell…
The gift of a child’s world
On my morning walks, I sure do miss talking with the sheep. I’m grateful for the place they gave me. To pause. To be still or talk, either. To listen. To laugh and cry. And yes, to try out a…
