Sadness is paying me a visit today. Per usual, she was uninvited. But I’ve always found her to be politely insistent, so I generally make accommodations when she drops by. She’s sitting right here with me now, but hasn’t made her purpose clear just yet. I’m hoping she’ll open up and talk to me soon. Sadness Visits When Sadness visits,…
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Sometimes authentic living doesn’t feel very shiny and bright. When darkness falls upon us, everything can seem frightening and lonely. For when we choose to look at the world through the eyes of light and love, those who are misguided by darkness and deception confound and deeply disturb us. But that is just as it should be. Authenticity needs both…
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As February draws to a close, I am extremely frustrated with myself. Four weeks have gone by, and I’ve not written a single word about Black History Month, racism or privilege. Why? I guess there are several reasons, but in a nutshell I’m afraid to go there and I’m hiding. But I expect much more of myself, so without further…
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Everything is different somehow. Can you feel it? Ever since 2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 14, everything has changed. There’s palpable energy pulsating in the air. People are gathering and passionate voices are being raised, demanding lasting and meaningful policy changes. There is a burning desire to transform tragedy into meaning, to make concert venues, shopping malls, places of worship, movie…
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Foreword I wrote this before the news broke of the seventeen (and climbing) lives lost in yesterday’s school shooting in Florida. When I heard, I knew right away that I didn’t want to share this in that moment. Solemnity was required. A day later, I feel angry, deeply grief stricken, and desperately worried for the future. Which is exactly why I…
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