Finding Happiness Even in Sorrow

I am reading The Wise Heart, by Jack Kornfield in preparation for my FINAL course if my Doctoral program at McCormick theological Seminary. In it I read: "In popular Western culture we are taught that the way achieve happiness is to change our external environment to fit our wishes. But this strategy does not work. In every life,... Continue Reading →

January 30, 2012 4

The Still, Small Voice of Love

Many voices ask for our attention. There is a voice that says, "Prove that you are a good person." Another voice says, "You'd better be ashamed of yourself." There also is a voice that says, "Nobody really cares about you," and one that says, "Be sure to become successful, popular, and powerful." But underneath all... Continue Reading →

January 13, 2012 5

Crisis Averted for Curious George at Boston Pizza

“Now run along and play, but don't get into trouble.' George promised to be good. But it is easy for little monkeys to forget.” These lines are from Curious George. He is the curious little monkey! The photo here is of a little friend Catherinanne gave me as a gift the day I started my... Continue Reading →

January 11, 2012 11

Vulnerable, Like a Bird

“Life is precious. Not because it is unchangeable, like a diamond, but because it is vulnerable, like a little bird. To love life means to love its vulnerability, asking for care, attention, guidance, and support. Life and death are connected by vulnerability. The newborn child and the dying elder both remind us of the preciousness... Continue Reading →