It was both stunning and memorable. Over a several-week period, the wall sculpture was built, piece by piece. It was modern but the images were recognizable. Each week, a few more pieces were added. When completed, the sculpture covered the entire front wall of the chapel. In the early 1980s,… Read More »(Re)Building Our Cities and Our Lives Together
“When one door closes another door opens.” I’ve heard many people say that. I’m not sure that I agree with that sentiment. Let’s be honest: there are times in life when all the doors seem to be nailed shut and there’s no way out. That said, there are indeed times… Read More »When One Door Closes …
To live simply. To declutter our lives. To be mindful. These life goals require us to change. Perhaps we can gain insight into the role of change in living a focused life from a unique spiritual tradition: the Shakers. The following is a print version of this blog. If you… Read More »Change and Living with Simplicity
Autumn: a season of change and a metaphor for our lives. Autumn offers us the vibrancy of bright colors. But it also leads us to let go. How do we embrace the changes that come with the autumn of life? The following is a text version of this blog. The… Read More »Embracing the Autumn of Life
Each new year, we make resolutions. Many of those resolutions are the same from one year to the next. We start by thinking, “This will be the year that I do it!” For some, it’s more exercise or weight loss. For others, it’s becoming a better person by kicking a… Read More »Making Real Change in Your Life
As the pandemic changes again, what choices are you making? Vaccines? Masks? Travel? Social activities? What comes next for you? As we make our choices, it’s important to also remember that the pandemic isn’t over. Join me in considering the choices we make, moving forward, and how spirituality keeps us… Read More »Choices We Make: The Pandemic, Vaccines, Grief, and Our Future
Over the last two decades, experts in organizational psychology and behavior have studied how people, organizations, and larger social systems manage change. While there are various models that describe change, there are some clear markers common among those models that are found in the process of change. Even when people… Read More »Change, Fear, and Division
Autumn 2019: After a week of vacation in South Dakota, I was home for a couple of weeks. I saw a couple of plays, had a few dinners out, and met a friend for drinks one evening. I went on two work-related trips. I hosted two houseguests from different parts… Read More »Changes In A Year
