Recently i went on a short break with my wife and on our way stopped by a small town and browsed the local secondhand stores. I had a lovely surprise pick up with a small book titled ‘Daily Readings with Julian of Norwich’ (Vol 1). We had planned the couple of...
I’ve recently been re-reading the wonderful book by Parker Palmer written over 20 years but wow does it still pack a punch! Quoting a poem by May Sarton: ‘Now I become myself It’s taken time, many years and places. I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other...
Recently I’ve had some situations which required waiting – for an answer about a work issue, results of some health tests, lining up in a queue, waiting for a short break away. And I found myself being somewhat impatient. does this happen to you? I am...
Most days life can be routine, not all that exciting and at times a struggle. I’ve often misunderstood what it means to be joyous, thinking you have to feel in a great mood, or extremely happy about something to express joy. Indeed, if you are blessed to have...
One recent Thursday I woke early as usual and was looking forward to a regular coffee with a couple of spiritual friends. After checking my email, I realized the catch up on that week was cancelled. The level of my disappointment made me realize how much I value and...
Recently I was reflecting on conversations with some supervisees about scripture passages relating to God’s abundance and loving presence in some life situations. This theme comes through in Luke’s Gospel which prompted me to join a reading circle this...
