I sit here, in a Park Slope penthouse, “babysitting” an 11-year-old. I sit here, lost more in my thoughts about this weekend's Sacred Activism workshop than in the assignment for seminary whose due date is looming ahead of me. The assignment? To write an interfaith wedding ceremony, replete with rituals and words about love and … Continue reading What does it take to be a sacred activist?
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What are you doing for lunch?
A mere few hours into this Sacred Activism workshop, I'm already bursting with more thoughts and stayed in for lunch so I could get them down... For one of our first exercises of the workshop, we wrote three sentences about what we know in regards to sacred activism. The only real instruction was to be … Continue reading What are you doing for lunch?
What are you doing this weekend?
This weekend, I am going to be a student in Andrew Harvey's Sacred Activism workshop. What is “sacred activism”? According to Harvey's website, “sacred activism is a transforming force of compassion-in-action that is born of a fusion of deep spiritual knowledge, courage, love, and passion, with wise radical action in the world.” Basically, we've got … Continue reading What are you doing this weekend?
Is smooth sailing always optimal?
As I made my way to the train station yesterday morning, I came upon an immense swath of sidewalk that had obviously not been shoveled or salted at all during recent snow- and rainfalls here in New York City. The sidewalk was as smooth as a freshly-Zamboni-ed baby's bottom. I found myself treading very carefully, … Continue reading Is smooth sailing always optimal?
What is Reiki?
Every other week, I have the amazing privilege to offer Reiki, a modality of energy work, to young people who happen to be homeless at the moment. I get to turn a cluttered, tiny art room into a healing space. The art that has come from art therapy sessions, hangs on the walls, offering its own … Continue reading What is Reiki?
Talking ’bout my inspiration… Part 3
The Butterfly of Penthouse D About a week ago, I was "doing homework" on my laptop at a local cafe, and by "doing homework" I mean "getting distracted looking at craigslist for odd jobs, any jobs besides waiting tables." I stumbled upon an ad looking for a family assistant a couple of afternoons a week, … Continue reading Talking ’bout my inspiration… Part 3
What inspired you today? Part 2
He has inspired me a lot lately, but I am going to go ahead and write about the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I read a collection of his sermons this month and I felt stirrings in my heart many times over. This man rallied people together - in a way that has arguably … Continue reading What inspired you today? Part 2
What inspired you today? Part 1
I have decided to begin a journey of recording moments of things that inspire me. This could go on for a day or two, though it's more likely to last a few weeks or even more as I find myself constantly inspired by moments both large and small. Life is chock full of these moments - … Continue reading What inspired you today? Part 1
What is the purpose?
As I have begun this period of my life in which creativity continues to flow and ideas abound, I keep hearing the question, from close friends and loved ones, "What is the purpose?" This question is asked, I presume, to help me pinpoint the focus and intent of events I want to host, spirituality groups … Continue reading What is the purpose?
What am I doing here anyway?
I've talked about starting a blog for a while now. I kept telling myself that in the new year, I would do it. Well, we've been in the new year for ten days now and I am just beginning my first post. Truth be told, this is not the first time I have sat behind … Continue reading What am I doing here anyway?
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