Author: Shelly Storm

May 10, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity, and what a great topic to explore as the Fellowship engages transition and transformation. Neurobiologist Anne-Marie Willis tell us that “We design our world, while our world acts back on us and designs … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 5.10.23

Today, in honor of this month of Creativity, I share these words from Brené Brown to reflect on:
“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope… It is the ability to both capture our pain and deliver … read more.

May 3, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity. That is a word that used to scare me a lot, because I had no discernible talents that fell into my understanding of what creativity was—I was not an artist, an actor, a … read more.

April 26, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

It’s been a busy week already, and so I offer you a spacious opportunity to think about how resistance can be a positive value in your life. French philosopher Albert Camus provides this wisdom for your contemplation: “The only way to deal with an … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.26.23

I recently have returned to my intention of writing what are known as “morning pages” – a stream-of-consciousness ritual of writing 3 pages first thing each morning (coined by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way.) I had written them quite consistently for … read more.

April 19, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

I appreciated the opportunity to present a Question Box service with the Fellowship on April 16. And I did not get to all the questions. So, here is a stab at some of the ones I did not answer in person.

 

Here is one question: … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.19.23

“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.”
― Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto

 
I am grateful to be returning from a healthy mix … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.5.23

“May this new year bring you wellbeing, joy, and limitless opportunities to grow. Let’s be fierce in our commitment to value and utilize even the most challenging circumstances as a way to deepen our understanding and cultivate compassion for others (as well as … read more.