Recently, I shared a few thoughts on the struggle to move towards a sense of our own sacred worth, which often comes up against our tendency to self-rejection. I referred to stories from the New Testament, with a brief reference to the stories of Narcissus and Sleeping Beauty. Many of […] Read more
Sacredness beyond Sorrow
In my thoughts over the past while a few themes have emerged. The most basic and underlying strand running through all I have listened to and read is that there is a sacredness, a value or worth to each and every human being and to all that is, living and […] Read more
Naming and Transforming Experience
In a well known expression, Richard Rohr says that suffering that is not transformed is transmitted. The challenge is to acknowledge our own pain rather than inflict it on others. If we are able to become attuned to our own sacred core, deeper than and not overcome by any sorrow, […] Read more
Reflections on Voice
REFLECTIONS ON VOICE In a three way conversation this past week with Jane, her daughter Amy, who teaches drama, and myself, one of the themes that emerged was that of voice, and I found that many valuable thoughts were expressed. As a result, I thought that this week’s reflection might consider the […] Read more
Calling All Kids
Calling All Kids! Hey there kids! Come gather around. This grandma’s got something to say. The virus has turned our world upside down and none of us likes it this way. But here’s the thing about where we are; grownups are struggling with all that is new. Like making sure […] Read more
So You Want to Enroll Your Child in Music Lessons
It may be helpful to think of this decision, not so much as an isolated thought, but rather as a new step in your child’s life journey. For each child, the journey will be different, as will the musical experiences. And yet, depending on the teacher and the commitment of […] Read more