How many times have we tried to hide our sadness, or buck up and push through difficult situations? What role does recognizing sadness play in our spiritual journey? The ancient act of lamenting will be explored as we seek to free ourselves, to feel more deeply, more honestly and with greater authenticity.
We welcome a guest speaker from Nashville, Tennessee via Zoom, Roddy Biggs With the New Year now just arrived we all are faced with many challenges, some old and some new, the mix. Challenges from addictions, violence, corruption, envy, strife, brokenness, COIVD, and the list goes on. Join us as we discuss and work to … Continue reading Same Challenges: Different Year
“Be with spirit in the heart of the moment, & keep the body in mind.” – From the Thrivalism curriculum. It is common in times of chronic stress to feel like we are simply surviving. Physical pain, economic challenges, neurochemical imbalances, health-pandemics, social / interpersonal distresses, gender-based & ethnically created inequalities, spiritual crises as … Continue reading Thrivalism
What does it mean to ask, “Where are you from?” There are so many complex answers about favorite places, family traditions, ancestral ties, our childhood games and where we felt safe. But all of us who are white in the US were also told terrible lies about our nation and we grew up believing that … Continue reading Where are You From?
A good death. It’s what we all want. We know we’re going to die. All our friends will die. We hope it will happen the way we want, but it may be unlike anything we know. Join hospice chaplain Bob Bledsoe in examining what makes for a good death. To join us on Zoom, open this … Continue reading “A Good Death”
