[This is  a reflection on Krista Tippett’s interview with William Ury “Becoming A Possibilist”  https://resources.soundstrue.com/transcript/becoming-a-possibilist/  https://resources.soundstrue.com/podcast/william-ury-becoming-a-possibilist/] Conflicts and divisions surround us – between nations, communities, colleagues, even within our own families. The temptation is to see these clashes as obstacles, inevitabilities that cannot be overcome. Yet a deeper wisdom beckons to us as possibilists. We can choose to view conflicts not

We have come to a pivotal juncture in our spiritual journey as a human collective. The era that has dominated our consciousness and framed our religious and philosophical traditions for thousands of years is now giving way. We stand at the threshold of a new structure of consciousness emerging, one defined not by eternal changelessness but by constant flux and

[a reflection on part 6 of the 1988 documentary, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth] We are confronted with a great mystery at the core of existence itself – a mystery that appears to transcend all thinking, all conceptions of being and non-being. It is a reality that cannot be grasped by the intellect alone, defying the very categories

[a reflection on part 4 of the 1988 documentary, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth] We are but temporary vessels for the eternal flow of life that courses through this sacred land and the cosmos itself. Our ancestors knew this truth in the depths of their being – that we humans are intrinsically woven into the tapestry of nature,

We find ourselves on a profound journey of self-discovery and purposeful living. At the core is the question that beckons us: “What is our lever and place to stand?” This inquiry cuts to the heart of how we can bring our unique gifts to bear on the immense suffering, injustice and brokenness in the world around us. We know that

[a reflection on part 2 of the 1988 documentary, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth] We are beings who have always sought to understand the great mysteries of existence through stories and myths. From the profound narratives of Genesis to the luminous insights of the Hindu Upanishads and the rich legends of Native American traditions, humanity across cultures and

[A reflection on a marvelous conversation between Cynthia Bourgeault and Fr. Thomas Keating | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hyBnmVgiLQ] For generations, we believed that contemplative prayer and Christian meditation were new-age fads, foreign implants into the pure soil of our faith tradition. How misguided we were! As we have come to rediscover, the contemplative heart beats at the very core of Christianity, pulsing through

(A reflection on the movie Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story (2019) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVl_irB59lM) Our spiritual journey begins like that of Howard Thurman – as grandchildren of the enslaved, yet inheritors of an infinite dignity and worth that no oppression can extinguish. From our earliest memories, we sensed a sacred presence in nature that offered solace and sanctuary

(A reflection on Chapter 2, Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman) We find ourselves reflecting deeply on the pervasive fear that plagues our community – a fear that grips the hearts and souls of the poor, the dispossessed, the disinherited among us. It is a fear borne of our harsh reality – the reality of being exposed to the

Our shared stories have stirred something deep within us. As we reflect on the pain, injustice, and trauma that has touched our lives in various ways, we feel a profound connection that transcends our individual experiences. It is a connection rooted in the universal human capacity for suffering, but also in our innate yearning for healing, wholeness, and spiritual growth.

[a reflection on part 1 of the 1988 documentary, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth] We are the heroes of our own life’s journey. For too long, we have been lulled into a materialistic slumber, bound by the dragon of our own egos and desires. But the call to adventure rings out, beckoning us to depart the known world

As we walk the spiritual path, we carry with us the boundless wisdom of the great mystics, saints, and sages who have gone before us. Their teachings are like a brilliant light illuminating the way, guiding us through the mysteries of existence. And yet, even as we bask in their luminous insights, we recognize that their words were spoken in

(A reflection on Chapter 1, Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman) As we reflect deeply on the teachings of Jesus, we are struck by how powerfully relevant and liberating his words are for us as an oppressed people. For too long, we have felt the heavy weight of injustice and marginalization in this society that claims lofty ideals yet

We find ourselves drawn to the idea of the “perennial tradition” – the constant themes and truths that seem to recur across all the world’s great spiritual and wisdom traditions when they reach their deepest and most mature expression. There is something undeniably powerful about recognizing the core metaphysical principles that these diverse traditions point toward – a divine reality

Our spiritual journeys have taken many winding paths, traversing through diverse traditions – the conservative Protestant roots some of us emerged from, the Southern Baptist upbringings that shaped others, the Roman Catholic lineages that have nourished souls, and the rich indigenous Native American practices that have connected us to this sacred earth. As we reflect together, it becomes clear that