Gather 'round…
"What we speak always returnsWith a spike of barbsOr the sweet taste of berries in summer."~ Joy Harjo, Song 6. Let 'Em Eat Grass We've all learned, at one time or another--probably many, many times--how powerful our words are, but we don't often sit with the power of our tongue and really give it our... Continue Reading →
For Those Who Would GovernFirst question: Can you first govern yourself?Second question: What is the state of your own household?Third question: Do you have a proven record of community service and compassionate acts?Fourth question: Do you know the history and laws of your principalities?Fifth question: Do you follow sound principles? Look for fresh vision to... Continue Reading →
"Let the opposing voices in your head speak.They are only finding their partin a larger, yet-to-be heard song." ~ Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening This is the 6th year I'm working my way through The Book of Awakening. Fun Fact: It looks like I first embarked upon my journey with Nepo right about the... Continue Reading →
"'If you place two living heart cells from different people in a Petrie dish, they will in time find and maintain a third and common beat.' -- Molly Vass "This biological fact holds the secret of all relationship. It is cellular proof that beneath any resistance we might pose and beyond all our attempts that... Continue Reading →
“Let your soul receive this rest: The God who sends thunder and lightning seeks to obliterate every system that threatens the dignity and shalom of the cosmos. Accept what mercy is available after what we’ve made of this precious, sacred world–what we’ve made of one another. In all our greed, our deceit, our apathy, our... Continue Reading →
"There is no substitute for going through things together. There is no way to 'language' what two whales share who swim around the world together or what binds two friends who climb through a forest of years in each other's steps."~ Mark Nepo, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen "... in the end, it seems to... Continue Reading →
“There is an implicit wholeness in the human heart; it is a huge treasure house that we draw on every day. Ultimately it is what anchors and guides us. A simple metaphor for this is a physical wound. When you have a wound in your hand it always heals from the edges; the center is... Continue Reading →
Tales From the Nexus 