Listening for What’s Next

There are seasons in life when something within us asks to be listened to not urgently, not loudly, but steadily and quietly. Often, we sense it before we can name it: a longing, a question, a subtle turning of the heart. Before clarity comes, before decisions are made, there is an invitation simply to pauseContinue reading “Listening for What’s Next”

Honoring the Saints, Ancestors, and Holy Ones

In many Christian churches, today is All Saints’ Day—a day set aside to honor all saints, known and unknown, in the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist traditions. It’s a time to remember those who have reflected Divine love through their lives and who continue to companion and inspire us from beyond. Yet this season ofContinue reading “Honoring the Saints, Ancestors, and Holy Ones”

Practices of the Heart: Contemplation and Aging

Could practices of the heart—like contemplation, prayer, or creativity—help us meet aging with greater peace? I recently attended a symposium for elder care professionals and the community. A couple of the topics sparked my interest, and I was especially eager to hear Dr. Paul Ford, PhD speak about artificial intelligence and the ethics of itsContinue reading “Practices of the Heart: Contemplation and Aging”