I had a revelation the other day: My ministry is a grumpy teenager. For people new to my blog, I should mention I am an ordained clergy person in the United Church of Christ. I also teach yoga and meditation and do leadership and organizational development and am a...
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Mindful Teams in Times of Change
We all know too well what it is NOT. We’ve all been on teams that do not function well: Work teams that are lead by micromanagers or absent or burned out leaders; families that pull away from each other in crisis; any business or organization that’s lost it’s sense of...
More of Who I Am: How the Movie Pleasantville Changed Me
For a front row seat to how I use media, meditation, and mindfulness to help clients find their next steps, sign up for my online retreat, which starts on July 13. Learn more here. Anyone who reads my social media feeds knows that I am a film and tv junkie. Long...
Drishti Series Post #1: Seeing Two Feet in Front of Me and Infinity Around Me
This post is the first in a series exploring the ideas of Drishti (focus on a particular point, traditionally in meditation or yoga poses). I've invited several friends from all walks of life to join me in writing about this idea and how it resonates in their lives....
Feel Into Fear: Sermon Miniseries
Fear is so pervasive in our lives and culture. Whether it is fear that prevents us from doing the next great thing in our lives to the fear that prevents us from standing up for what's right in the culture or politics. To find that brave center, you first have to move...
The Battle of Bureaucracy
My travels started smoothly in the cold, dark pre-dawn hours. After hugging family members good-bye, I sauntered into the Lincoln, Nebraska airport to catch my flight to Savannah, GA, which would take me to colleagues for the United Church of Christ’s Authorized...