Ellen Langer, from the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, reflects with Krista Tippet on the dynamics of mindfulness--and ways in which we can explore anew the richness of paying attention in our everyday lives.  This is a wonderful interview...highly recommended. http://bit.ly/TZAnRs

Explore this insightful blog from the On Being website.  Here's a way to explore the potential of Benedictine spirituality within the context of one's own life--the everyday busyness of living. http://www.onbeing.org/blog/the-monk-manifesto-seven-principles-for-living-with-deep-intention/7642

This speech, to me, embodies the call for compassionate dialogue, the willingness to enter into a risky conversation with those with whom you don't agree.  I really appreciate this...

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/father_thomas_keating_the_contemplative_life?utm_medium=player

I wanted to include this phenomenal interview with Howard Thurman... So much good stuff here...

For a while now, we have shared an amazing conversation on creativity (the beginnings of one, really) at Grace Church.  The Creative Expression cluster is one of the five ministry cluster areas we are developing in a new orientation on parish ministry and leadership. Creativity has long fascinated me, this mysterious pull or yearning to make... Continue Reading →

This is a fascinating lecture that Archbishop Williams gives on the nature of human consciousness.  Much to reflect oh here...

A newly revised website is now up and running, for this October's Symposium. Come join us for this amazing opportunity for reflection, prayer, and dialogue, as we explore Mindful Faith and Practice. Click HERE to browse the website--and register!