Springtime is here, and in the Washington, DC area, it is much warmer than usual in these waning winter days. The flowers are bursting out, and trees are popping out their fresh young leaves. I can see things growing by
The Value of Community
Tonight, I sat in a kitchen that was swirling in chaos. Three little kids ran around screaming and playing after dinner was finished. Plates were carried to the sink and people shared in doing the dishes. Others sat and talked,
Top 10 Spiritual Books (just in case you’re stranded on a remote island)
There are so many wonderful books available in the realm of spirituality and personal growth. I sure have gathered a large collection of them over the years! But as I ponder the silly question, “which 10 spiritual books would you
Inner Activism
For many years, I longed to feel heard and to be accepted by people. I yearned to be seen by others as intelligent, talented, responsible, free-spirited, creative, spiritual, courageous. In every action, I invested my energy in both a sincere
Ritual
“A ceremony with a good ritual eases the relationship between God and man.” Julieta Casimiro, Mazatec, Huautla de Jimenez, Mexico I recently gathered with a small group of women around a fire, and after offering a series of fragrant herbs
Why Complicate Life?
It is unavoidably true that we live in a world that is far busier and more filled with obligations than ever. In recent months, I have found myself in more and more conversations where people are wanting to email or
Learning to Fly
When you have come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things will happen: there will be something solid
Sunshine Medicine
Today, as the lingering rain clouds drifted away, sunshine began to emerge and the bare branches on the trees behind the house began to shine. The bamboo was glistening in the brightest green, and I finally edged my way out