April is Earth month. As spring begins to show signs of emergence and flow, I invite you to spend some time outside observing something of your choosing: water dripping or flowing, the sky, wind in the trees, buds on a branch, a bird…anything. Whatever you are drawn to, stick with it for at least 10 … Continue reading Renewing Ourselves in the Arms of Mother Earth
It’s Like This. Now what? Has your ability to trust felt shaken? As things fall away, in what can we ultimately trust? And what does it mean to be trustworthy? In this message, I’ll explore these questions and share wisdom from Zen priest Matthew Kozan Palevsky, who suggests “genuine trust” is both a bolster to … Continue reading Finding and Fostering Trust When It’s Like This
A heart of love is wise, generous, inclusive, kind and courageous. When grounded in love, our actions are imbued with these qualities. Let’s explore what it is to be open-hearted toward ourselves, in our families, our community and as citizens. What supports us to remain grounded in love no matter the conditions or circumstances? Service will … Continue reading Grounding in a Heart of Love
The days are now lengthening and a new calendar year has begun. Perhaps you have set an intention or resolution for this next season of growth. This week, I invite us to consider how stories in seasonal cycles can help us to harvest meaning from dark times so that we can turn toward the rising … Continue reading Stories of Light
As we move into this season of darkness, I invite us to call on the medicines of presence, joy, connection (and others) that provide essential nutrients to nourish, strengthen and energize us for that which lies ahead. Service will be in person and on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83975762265?pwd=TC9BcStaTDF4dFZOU2ZsUHhZTERoUT09 Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265 Passcode: KUUF Potluck lunch to … Continue reading Medicine for Remaining Upright
This being my first service with you all, and also election week, I’d like to explore what it is to cultivate a truth-seeking mind, to be guided from the core of our being regardless of outcome. What is the truth and goodness that you wish to turn toward no matter what happens in your life … Continue reading Cultivating a Truth-Seeking Mind
