What we used to call past lives, I now call parallel lives. What we used to call soulmates, I now believe are just people we already know from one of our parallel lives. When I was a professional public interest advocate, people rarely … [Continue reading] about past lives/parallel lives
Who Does that Biker Think He Is?
The other day I brought my automobile to a complete stop in a bike lane in downtown Davis, California. I didn't know which way to go and I needed to check my phone. No one was in the bike lane and I didn't see any parking spaces, so it … [Continue reading] about Who Does that Biker Think He Is?
Everyone had better pay close attention
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesPhoto is from Stan Greenberg's piece in the New York TimesI believe we have called #HeWhoShallNotBeNamed to us in order for us to pay attention to the intolerable which we have tolerated in our society. Frequently we … [Continue reading] about Everyone had better pay close attention
4 Snouts for Between Riverside & Crazy at Capital Stage thru Sept 29
(:)(:)(:)(:) 4 snouts up out of a possible 5 snouts (click here to understand my snout-based rating system) for Between Riverside and Crazy up at Capital Stage in Sacramento midtown through Sunday September 29th. Written by Stephen … [Continue reading] about 4 Snouts for Between Riverside & Crazy at Capital Stage thru Sept 29
The End of Overeating?
I almost don't remember a time I didn't struggle with food, body image and eating. Like many in my strange fraternity, I wake up every morning resolving to eat healthy food that serves me. For decades, I would be able to do so until … [Continue reading] about The End of Overeating?
Which Democrats in last night’s debates understand this “transformational moment”?
Last night's Democratic presidential debate at Texas Southern University provides an opportunity to examine the candidates in light of this wonderful recent question presented in the New York Times by Stan Greenberg-- "The Republican Party … [Continue reading] about Which Democrats in last night’s debates understand this “transformational moment”?
The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
Lately I am appreciating the spiritual wisdom of "well that happened." Way back in 2009 when it entered the lexicon, it had a snarky dismissive feel, often used to cut off conversation. And some people probably still use it that … [Continue reading] about The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
My Training Regimen to Care for Mom
I remember a few years ago a couple of friends of mine infuriated me with stories of the loving and wonderful time they were having caring for their aging parent. They were far along in the process and I was just beginning it. Why should … [Continue reading] about My Training Regimen to Care for Mom
American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
In today's New York Times Magazine, "The Gospel According to Marianne Williamson: do spirituality and self-help have a political constituency?" Great piece. In it, she says that what called her to run for president was the realization … [Continue reading] about American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I grew up in a household led by an Episcopal altar cowboy turned socialist agnostic professor and a Methodist southern belle turned "I'd like to go to church someday, if only I could get out of the house on Sundays." My father's mother believed … [Continue reading] about Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I Don’t Believe in Arthritis — Part 1
First of all, hi, I didn't post once in August. I am crawling out from a compressed summer of tons of short and longer fun fun fun travel punctuated by moving our 85 year old mother from her home of 53 years in San Diego to a little home she … [Continue reading] about I Don’t Believe in Arthritis — Part 1
Standing for Human Decency at our Borders
Dear Centers for Spiritual Living Leaders, Practitioners, and advocates of a world that works for everyone, During many moments in history, faith leaders have been responsible for causing significant and beneficial change towards those … [Continue reading] about Standing for Human Decency at our Borders