Inauguration: brave enough to be it
The new dawn blooms as we free it.For there is always light,if only we’re brave enough to see it.If only we’re brave enough to be… Read More »Inauguration: brave enough to be it
Vision
Janus: of dogs, of men, of gods
My off-hand reference to the Roman god Janus at the turn of the year has had me thinking about looking backwards and forwards as fundamental… Read More »Janus: of dogs, of men, of gods
Why are we doing this?
It’s essential to keep an eye on this question… Because the day-to-day will be a grind sometimes. Because there will be times when you need… Read More »Why are we doing this?
Stable relationship
This one’s for everyone: from shepherds to kings. May your gift be the giving away of your gifts. Happy Christmas 2020, and here’s to better… Read More »Stable relationship
Vanishing time
Have a look at your calendar for the month ahead. Observe its gentle slopes and rolling plains. Time. Space. Empty air. Enjoy the illusion: the… Read More »Vanishing time
A non-trivial improvement
How much of an impact does a project need to have? How much change is necessary for the work to be worth it? What you… Read More »A non-trivial improvement
Henri Nouwen on service, starting small and seeing clearly
At times, we might be involved in larger things – clothing the naked, sheltering the poor, helping the refugees, visiting the sick or imprisoned, but… Read More »Henri Nouwen on service, starting small and seeing clearly
Affection (1): it comes and goes
Another head aches, another heart breaksI’m so much older than I can takeAnd my affection, well, it comes and goesI need direction to perfection, no,… Read More »Affection (1): it comes and goes
“What if we fail?”
“What will we tell ourselves / our neighbours / our grandchildren if we don’t try?” See also: Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena – Extended Cut
Compassion: suffering with
I was reminded this morning* of the etymology of “compassion”: com- meaning “with” and pati meaning “to suffer.” It’s the same pati we find in… Read More »Compassion: suffering with