Living the Active Life Contemplatively
Fall is upon us, and with it one of the busiest months of the year. Gone are the summertime rhythms. Yet even with the activities of all upon us, we […]
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August as a Time of Excitement… and Transition
Summer fades, and new routines begin. Dr. Fanta Waterman reminds us: transitions are easier when we move through them with community.
Take a Breath!
Our earliest experiences of time shape how we understand and live within it. Think back to your childhood—your family of origin or the environment in which you were raised. How […]
A Poetry Prompt for Now
When the world feels too loud, too heavy, I turn to poetry. Not to escape it, but to name it: To remember I still have a voice.
Living in the In-Between
It’s been a news-filled season. Every morning, we seem to wake up to more disruption. As one friend (who loves fancy words, but then so do I) put it: we live in liminal times.
Liminal. It’s a word we’ve heard a lot in recent years—but what does it really mean?
Take Back Your Evenings, One Step at a Time
The three scariest words I hear everyday:”What’s for dinner?” Now, I use project management tools to calm dinnertime chaos.
Gratitude is the heart’s memory.
There is so much to be grateful for this month—and updates to share!
No More “In Two Weeks”
How often do we say, “In two weeks, when things calm down…”? What if we stopped waiting and started living—right now? This week’s reflection is a gentle reminder to pause, re-center, and choose joy today.
What is Wisdom?
At this hinge time in history, we here at The Meetinghouse believe that wise leadership is essential to moving across the ecological, social and spiritual divides. So, we asked 75 […]
Progress Over Perfection
If you’re like me, the end of spring turning into summer can leave you feeling like you’re really far behind. There’s so much you want to do, and schedules are […]
