Pausing for grace
Let’s hush the noise,tamp down the echoesand invite thegentleness of graceand the quietnessof compassionto say a few words.
Grace
A life well lived, full of grace and intention
In her first Christmas message as Queen, Elizabeth II spoke about her intention and expressed her need: ‘pray for me … that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making and that I may faithfully serve Him and you, all the days of my life.’ + … Read more
Today, this one-of-a-kind day
This dayI rise andchoose to bepresent. Not carryingmy yesterdaysor tomorrows. Instead,noticing theone-of-a-kind giftsof today,with gratitudeand grace.
Coming to a new place of rest
I’m not sure we can truly come to a place of rest if we don’t love ourselves. Yes, it’s a journey. And no, this isn’t about a propensity to make excuses. Loving ourselves isn’t about putting ourselves first, ranking our worthiness, or excusing our failures. Instead, it’s the place of honesty, reality and grace. Where … Read more
Ingredients for the future of collective hope
HARD WORK + HOPE + RADICAL GRACE Ai-jen Poo and Tarana Burke This is the recipe for a collective becoming that is powerfully emerging. Yes, it’s tough. And yes, it can’t be done alone. But it is possible, even today. ~ Listen to the intimate and honest conversation between visionary friends Ai-jen Poo and Tarana … Read more
Unfurling into the grace of beginning
Yes. That’s all it takes. Not if’s and but’s and maybe’s. Simply yes. Though your destination is not yet clearYou can trust the promise of this opening;Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginningThat is at one with your life’s desire. The fifth verse from John O’Donohue’s blessing: For a New Beginning. ~ Cheering on those … Read more