Spiritual Practices

Halloween is about remembering and seeking wisdom in what has gone before. Steeped in legends and ghost stories, Halloween is the day we face the specter of regrets and losses that continue to haunt us. The summer is past; there are only two months left in the year, each day is shorter than the last. […]

One thing I remember hearing while I was growing up was “Young man, if you do not straighten out right now you are headed for deep trouble.” It may have been that someone wanted me to sit up straighter, or be quiet longer, or work harder on my homework. Now, I was headed for deep

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for justice. Strengthened by what I watched and read as a child, my commitment to justice is one of my core values. My passion fueled my interest in law and history, in how we make decisions as a society. It inspired me to

We have a complicated relationship to time. We are motivated to achieve. Whether it is the way we were brought up, or something inherent in our personalities, what we accomplish is important to who we are. We are people who get things done, and managing time is an essential part of how we do that.

It is not easy for me to forgive. Some people are harder to forgive than others. There is one person in particular who I find it almost impossible to forgive. I have known them for a long time. I can see through their games and tricks, even when other people cannot. I know when they

There are times when I wish the Universe would go just a little faster. People tell me that the Universe, the Depth, the Sacred provides what we need when we need it. They encourage people to be open and patient, and the path will become clear to them. I believe that myself. I encourage people

While checking to see what was happening on Instragram the other day, I read a post that quoted “Always Remember, Your Focus Determines Your Reality.” While not everything turns out well for the character to whom these words were spoken, they got me thinking.  They became part of my focus, shaping my reality. I am

I am not a particularly deep thinker. For a long time I lived asleep to myself, blanketed in layers of expectations and distractions. When I was finally open to listening, I started learning about contemplation. Contemplation is not about sitting still, thinking deep thoughts. For me, contemplation is a way to let go of all

Some sorrow is shared. Some is so intensely personal that we know we are the only person who feels it, who carries its pain. Some losses are fleeting. Where did I put my keys? We will play again next week. Some loss is devastating; the loss of innocence, the loss of trust, the loss of