Category Archives: Musings
On the Look-out
Whenever the thought occurs to me, which ideally is at the beginning of the day, I like to be on the alert for evidence of God’s presence. You may be asking exactly what that looks like. An ordinary act of … Continue reading
Digging into Dignity
I am preparing for meetings the day after we arrive home from Europe and the Middle East so my mind has been immersed on the topic of dignity, our theme of late. One of the brainstorming exercises I ran across instructs … Continue reading
Breathing in the Wonder
Everyone talks about gratitude and most of us feel it in response to something good we get to be a part of. There are days when that sense of overwhelming, undeserved, isn’t-the-world-great overtakes all else and we wonder that such … Continue reading
What’s Makes a Leader?
“A leader does not impose a decision, [s]he moulds one.” Nelson Mandella People say all kinds of things about leadership and are happy to tell me what they value most in a leader. My friend likes a leader with a good sense of humour, an easy-going … Continue reading
Stepping Out of the Boat
One of my favourite bible stories is the one where Jesus’ friends are out in the boat at night on the Lake of Galilee and they see what they think is a ghost walking on the walk toward them. Understandably, … Continue reading
What are Dreams Made Of?
We all know what little girls and little boys are made of but what about dreams? I am a skeptic when it comes to interpreting dreams but I love to hear about them anyway. This morning, my granddaughter woke up … Continue reading
Tapestry
Some months ago I was asked to share a few thoughts on what ‘integral’ means to me. If you are feeling poetic and contemplative, read on. If not, you may want to skip this post. Earl Grey tea and shortbread … Continue reading
In Quiet Anticipation
For most of the people around me, family has been forefront these past couple of weeks as we have gathered for Christmas celebrations. Today things made an invisible but palpable switch as the phone rang and emails poured in from … Continue reading
Contemplating Christmas
December 14, 2012 I am busy at the sewing machine putting the final touches on a couple of Christmas gifts tonight. While my hands guide the fabric my heart guides contemplative space and the process feels good. My thoughts are … Continue reading
Pure Joy
I want you to pause for just a moment and recall something or someone that brings you pure joy. What’s the criteria that makes for pure joy? Relationships are complicated, aren’t they? People come with the incredible mark of the Creator … Continue reading