“I Should Like a Great Lake of Ale”
Happy Saint Brigit’s Day! Read more about the connection between contemplation and ale. Click here.
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Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is one of my contemplative practices. Centering prayer is a form of prayer, and a way to learn how to become more open to the presence of the Holy. It is based in the understanding that God is always with us, and that when I seem to be far from God it is
The Breakfast Quest has Begun!
Last weekend I began a quest to find the best breakfast in Southern California. Breakfast is recognized as the most important meal of the day. Every meal reflects our deeper values and attitudes toward the world around us. I am looking for breakfast consistent with my true self; healthy and balanced, engaging and entertaining, reflective
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Inspiration
I was brought up to be skeptical about inspiration. It was much more important to work hard, to set goals and accomplish them, to be organized, than it was to be inspired. It was more noble to spend your life doing something that made you a good living than doing something that inspired you. Being
Putting Values to Work
I work with people who really value their values. They seek a clear understanding of their own values and principles. They work to develop a vision for their lives that reflects those values. They are committed to putting their values to work in tangible ways. They desire that as much of their lives as possible
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Where Are We Going?
I grew up with a fairly external understanding of leadership. Leaders were people who lived somewhere else. They did not live where I lived, in rural Wisconsin, or when I lived there. I read books about leaders in history, and thought it must have been wonderful to have lived in such exciting, challenging times. I
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Are You a Real Monk?
The question I get asked more than any other is, Are you a real monk? Yes, I am. Though, it may look a little different from what you expect. Many people have a picture of monks as people, probably men, who want to avoid the challenges of living in the “real world” and live in
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Yet More Ongoing Continuing Research for the 2012 Craft Brewery Pilgrimage
Preparations for the 2012 Craft Brewery Pilgrimage continue to approach fruition. Plan now to become a Craft Brewery Pilgrim this year. Join us in celebrating the significant contributions monks have made to brewing, and in appreciating Southern California’s growing craft brewing community. I always enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories in real life; this is a great,
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Drawing People into Community
Getting together and sharing, community and listening are central to what I do as the Strategic Monk. Each time provides opportunities to explore, grow into, and express my deepest true self. Each gives me ways to connect with the true selves of people around me. Essential things happen when people sit down together to share.
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Book Reviews
I believe that almost nothing is worth doing unless you can buy a book about it before you start. I almost always need a good book to get started. I love reading good books, and talking about them with the people who write them and read them. Even when I read them on my iPad, I