“Vulnerability is the core of shame and fear and our struggle for worthiness, but it appears that it’s also the birthplace of joy, of creativity, of belonging, of love.” Brené Brown
The theme of the worship service this past week has me … read more.
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.
So many wonderful things are happening here—New Members and Children to dedicate to the care of our community, volunteer efforts … read more.
“Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” ― Eileen Miller
May is not only the Soul Matters month of Creativity. It is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, I am reminded of the intersection of the … read more.
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.
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.
To celebrate the beginning of the Soul Matters month of Creativity, here are some words from writer, Elizabeth Gilbert. Her book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, is one of my favorite reads of the topic.
This list is found with greater explanation https://www.dailygood.org/story/1485/11-tips-to-living-a-creative-life-elizabeth-gilbert/
If you’re alive, … read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
