“Creation seems to come out of imperfection. It seems to come out of a striving and a frustration and this is where I think language came from. I mean, it came from our desire to transcend our isolation and have some sort of connection with one another. And it had to be easy when it … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.8.23

“Cleansing and clearing are two words which suit the essence of Imbolc, as this is February, the Roman month of purification. This can be a cleansing of the self, in undertaking a good ‘detox’, or a clearing and cleansing of the home, in keeping with the tradition of spring-cleaning.” ― Carole Carlton Before Groundhog Day, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.1.23

“If we want to support each other’s inner lives, we must remember a simple truth: the human soul does not want to be fixed, it wants simply to be seen and heard. If we want to see and hear a person’s soul, there is another truth we must remember: the soul is like a wild … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.25.23

“You know you are as small as the things you let annoy youAnd you know you are gigantic as the things that you adore” – Cloud Cult, from their song Complicated Creation (listen here: https://www.pbs.org/video/lowertown-line-cloud-cult-complicated-creation/) While I am not big on New Years resolutions, celebrating at home this past New Years Eve had me reflecting on … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.18.23

“We do not become writers… dancers… musicians…helpers…peacemakers. We came as such. We are. Some of us are still catching up to what we are.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes As difficult as winter can be for some, the monthly theme of Finding our Center reminds us to return to our authentic, creative nature. May these cold, dark days allow … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.11.23

“…The soul is like a wild animal — tough, resilient, and yet shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself.” … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.4.23

“Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.”- Mary Oliver As we lean into the darkest days of the year (and frigid weather, brrr!), our children’s programming takes a bit of a pause, and I hope you find time to pause, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.21.22

“we have lost the miraculous gaze we only give it to the newborn but everyone is utterly unique amongst the entire galaxy” -adrienne maree brown What is one ordinary moment or thing in your life that feels wondrous to you? For me, it is waking up to my baby daily. After having Aedan airlifted without … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.14.22

“Joy is the gift of love. Grief is the price of love. Anger protects that which is loved. And when we think we have reached our limit, wonder is the act that returns us to love.” Valerie Kaur While I do not have much to share for a reflection today, the quote above is both … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.7.22

I recently subscribed to an email list called First Light Meditations, thanks to Rev. Rita, and this message came through recently. I loved how it so perfectly aligned with our themes: “Each new day is a path of wonder, a different invitation. Days are where our lives gradually become visible. Often it seems that we … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 11.30.22