Well, you know I'm in ministerial school, so sometimes all I have in my head is what I'm reading. I'm taking a great course on the Gnostic Christians--fascinating. For those who don't know, the Gnostic Christians were an early Christian sect who … [Read more...] about The Gnostic Christians
spirit & personal
When are WE going to get over it?
Andrew M. Manis is associate professor of history at Macon State College in Georgia and purportedly wrote this for an editorial in the Macon Telegraph (although I haven't been able to find the direct link). It's thought provoking though. Even though … [Read more...] about When are WE going to get over it?
My take on health care reform
For months I have been assiduously avoiding commenting on the current national health care reform debate. My reasons for this were many: I was too busy; I was cynical about the chances and didn't want to dampen anyone's spirits and most of all, I … [Read more...] about My take on health care reform
Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show today, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10
Day 18–Season for Nonviolence–FREEDOM
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]Feb. 16 FREEDOM Take a leadership role today in your own life. Find one way you can be more expressive of who you truly are.First, let me explain what may be obvious, I left town for 3 … [Read more...] about Day 18–Season for Nonviolence–FREEDOM
Day 10–SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE–FAITH
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]"Feb. 8--FAITH Today, say 'I Can' even if you are not aware of how to accomplish your goal. Have faith and say, 'I Can' until you find a way."Ok, this exercise of blogging on this is … [Read more...] about Day 10–SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE–FAITH
Day 9 — Season for Nonviolence–DREAMING
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]Feb. 7 -- Dreaming--Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What is your dream of peace? Write it down. What is one thing you can do to honor that dream? Do it today.Is it just me or do my … [Read more...] about Day 9 — Season for Nonviolence–DREAMING
Day 8 — Season for Nonviolence–Healing
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet)"Feb. 6 HEALING--Today, choose a painful incident in your life and find the "gift" it has given you. Consciously share this gift with others."Ok-ay, WHY did I commit to writing on this … [Read more...] about Day 8 — Season for Nonviolence–Healing
Day 7 — Season for Nonviolence–EDUCATION
"Feb. 6. EDUCATION. Learn about the power of nonviolence by educating yourself. Read an article that relates to nonviolence. Learn about human rights, diversity, ecology, history, forgiveness, spirituality, peace studies, and more."My first … [Read more...] about Day 7 — Season for Nonviolence–EDUCATION
64 Days of Nonviolence
Every year this time, my church, the Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento participates in an international Season for Nonviolence from January 30th through April 4th (the anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s … [Read more...] about 64 Days of Nonviolence
Day 3 at the DMV
Day 3, Thursday, January 29, 201011:55pm. I pass the DMV on the street, enter the illegal lot and park. (I have got this down!). I waltz in, 3 minute wait for B 210 and Im outa there.1:30pm. I return, this time, for the first time, remembering to … [Read more...] about Day 3 at the DMV