There is a deep longing in us for something more, for a totally fulfilling love. Even if we are pleased with our life and have satisfying relationships and fruitful work, we still at times feel a desire for something more. Ultimately, we want a deep, all absorbing love that never … Read More
We don’t hear much these days about invisible helpers—spirits, saints, ancestors, masters, angels and “all those who have come to the succor of humanity in times of need,” as the Sufis say. Sometimes these beings come unbidden but mostly they need to be invited. They may appear briefly in human … Read More
At this sacred time of year, we repeatedly hear the word JOY. Cards wish you joy and hymns carry joy in their titles. We are supposed to feel merry and bright but often do not. The truth is you can’t manufacture joy. It can’t be created by your mind or … Read More
We live in a time when hope is decreasing and doubt and despair increasing. Do we misunderstand hope? Too often we tie hope to a desired outcome. We’ll feel better if the Ukrainians win the war, the stock market goes up, the split in our country is healed and our … Read More
Rummaging through an old box of family photos, I found this poem, “The Valley Wind,” which had been typed on a slip of paper. First, I thought this beautiful poem had been written by my grandfather, a poet and activist, because many of his writings had been composed on a … Read More
When I was in college, my roommate and I would go to daily Mass. One of my favorite hymns during that time was titled, “Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty.” Its haunting melody and words of longing touched a deep place in my heart. Recently I officiated at a Universalist Unitarian … Read More
