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Month: September 2016

A Poem: We Never Know

September 30, 2016

We never know so there is never any choice, but to be kind. We do not know, so there is never any reason to assume we do or that we’re right, for we’re often wrong, and far from expert, in our deductions. We may never know so we must uphold others in their right to … More A Poem: We Never Know

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Daily Inspiration, 27 Sep 16

September 27, 2016

For being hurtful or thoughtless, you should apologize. For having your opinions or feelings, you should not apologize. When your fear or racism or selfishness fly unchecked, apologize. When you hurt someone— even unintentionally— apologize. When you do your best and you fail, when you are honest and others are uncomfortable, when you disagree and … More Daily Inspiration, 27 Sep 16

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Daily Inspiration, 22 Sep 16

September 22, 2016

“Make a stillness around you, a field of peace. Your best work, the best time of your life will grow out of this peace.” Peter Heller “There is a pervasive form of modern violence to which the idealist…most easily succumbs: activism and overwork…To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, … More Daily Inspiration, 22 Sep 16

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Daily Inspiration, 8 Sep 16

September 8, 2016

Written daily for my colleagues, to encourage a reflective space during the work day, these reflections and prayers will also be posted here from time to time. “The beginning of a flourishing, sustainable, and overflowing spiritual life is having a devotional time and place. We create a sacred place where we can come to rest … More Daily Inspiration, 8 Sep 16

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Daily Inspiration, 7 Sep 16

September 6, 2016

Written daily for my colleagues, to encourage a reflective space during the work day, these reflections and prayers will also be posted here from time to time. “Do not be angry that you cannot make others as you would wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” Thomas à … More Daily Inspiration, 7 Sep 16

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Poem – Moving On

September 4, 2016

A poem for my Dad, Phil, who passed two years after my marriage, in 1998, aged 62 years. MOVING ON (Fathers Day 2016) There are days that I miss you. Days you feel as close as a hands-breadth away. Fleeting moments in my son’s eyes, when I think I catch your gaze. A photo on … More Poem – Moving On

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