What Is This Time For? Friends, The excerpt this week comes from ACIM teacher Jennifer Hadley in her 06/28/20 letter “What this time is for.” “Right now, there’s a lot of blame going around. I know all too well what it feels like to be upset with situations I didn’t like and deceive myself by…
White Fragility Friends, The excerpt this week comes from Robert Schwarz, who is executive director for the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). This blog comes from his article, “White fragility – my journey exploring diversity and inclusion so far.” This blog also includes “White Fragility and the Rules of Engagement” from Robin DiAngelo’s book,…
Existential Fear Weekly Blog Friends, The excerpt this week is from Craig Hamilton, based on a question received in his Q&A session, “Is it Safe to Let Go?” “Question: The more I’ve been engaging with spiritual practice, the more I’m starting to feel a deep existential paradox. On one hand, I recognize that the only…
Transformative Change Friends, The excerpt this week comes from On Being in Krista Tippett’s 2018 interview with Reverend angel Kyodo Williams, who is the founder of the national organization, Transformative Change. Rev. williams is a Zen priest and the second Black woman recognized as a teacher in the Japanese Zen lineage. “Tippett: … it seems…
Radical Politics and Religion Friends, The excerpt this week comes from Richard Rohr’s 07/12/18 Daily Meditation from the Center for Action and Contemplation. “There is a lot of talk today about “radical” politics on both sides. The politicians and party on the far side often look “extreme” and so the very word “radical” now has…