Yesterday I went to Manitou Springs, Colorado as a sort of pilgrimage. I have a book about Sacred Sites in the US by state and this is the one site in Colorado. It happened to be a little over a 2-hour drive one way. The reason this place is held to be sacred goes back […]
I was deeply moved the first time I heard singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco’s song
I was deeply moved the first time I heard singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco’s song Overlap as she describes a relationship. And it was much later that I realized how clearly this can speak to my experiences within interfaith communities, and in particular, for the areas of diversity and inclusion. Ms. DiFranco wrote a phrase that you […]
First new Solstice early morning swim. . .
Pushing through the water, Cat Steven’s rendition of “Morning Has Broken” runs through my mind and I sing: Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world. Then turning around with a backstroke, the […]
Cultural Transformation and Walking With Integrity
One year ago, I stepped into the role of President for the Madonna Interfaith Community, wide-eyed and optimistic about our new beginnings. It was my first opportunity to work with MIC’s continuing transformation. It has been a year of change, both challenging and inspiring. Early on, I asked that we be mindful of our words. […]
A Culture of Tithing
A Culture of Tithing “I honor you by giving – you honor me by receiving” ~ Native American Philanthropy I always like to start with a definition, so that we are all on the same page about our subject. My first “go to” book for a definition is the dictionary, but in this case, it […]
Why a Gratitude Mindset?
Why a Gratitude Mindset? [from the desk of a mentor, Peter Diamandis, credits below] Do you know the advantages of a Gratitude Mindset? And what might be holding you back? One of the major challenges we all have today is a pervasive sense of “overwhelm.” An increasing abundance of opportunities and a dizzying rate of […]
Honoring the Divine Feminine: A Church Without Walls.
Honoring the Divine Feminine: A Church Without Walls. That phrase has served our community well, from nearly the beginning. A Church without Walls. You know that change I talked about a couple weeks ago? The change from old paradigm to new? From things that were working but now maybe aren’t quite working anymore? A Church […]
CHANGE
Let me begin my talk by saying that what I have to say today are my thoughts and opinions. Take what resonates with you, hold it in your heart and leave the rest. This morning I want to talk about change. I made a reference to some impactful changes that I saw on the horizon […]
Are you listening? Because I wasn’t!
Are you listening? Because I wasn’t! I have had a tough year and a half or so. I don’t think anyone would dispute that fact. My husband was ill for about a year with surgeries, hospitalizations, and finally a terminal diagnosis ending in his last few months on hospice before his death. Two weeks later […]
Life (God) is not absorbed by It’s Creation
Octogenarian Wisdom Life (God) is not absorbed by It’s Creation Being in my body for 85+ years I have discovered a very important concept which is that “God” is not being absorbed by Its creation. It took me several years to understand this . I’ll do my best to explain what it means. How it […]