Being Aggressively Positive
Over the course of my adult life, I’ve worked hard to be a positive person. On the Enneagram, I’m a Four, which means (in part) that I’m susceptible to depression and negativity. In fact, I struggled with depression for many years. Fortunately, some gifted...
The Alchemy of Love Amidst the Ravages of Time
Once again I have been blessed by my work. Even in these challenging times of pandemic, I am fortunate to have sufficient editing and writing work to keep me busy. This past week, I had the opportunity to proofread the transcript of a series of talks by Cynthia...
Empire Kills Love
This week I continue my reflections on the recent Universal Christ Conference. There were three main speakers at the event, including the Rev. Jacqui Lewis. One of her very straightforward statements has kept my attention: Empire kills love. She was talking about the...
Why Is It Easier to Remember the Pain?
In my editing, I recently came across a requoted passage from Richard Rohr about the fact that it’s easier to remember the pain than the joy in our lives.[1] What popped into my head is that, back when we were the hunted as well as the hunter, it was genetically...
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