I’ve thought a lot about what people felt as they experienced the 10-year anniversary events related to the tragedy of 9/11. For many people, it was a reminder of the deep anger, trauma, and loss they experienced on September 11, … Continue reading →
September 11, 2001. Can it really be 10 years? The images branded onto our minds that day seem fresh, and the feelings of grief, fear, and anger that the anniversary stirs up might still be raw. Perhaps this year we need … Continue reading →
‘Did you feel that? Is there a big truck going by outside?’ asked my colleague at the office of SpiritualityandPractice.com, where we were working last week. Sure enough, the building was shaking. As I walked out of my office on … Continue reading →
(In next week’s blog I will write about the earthquake and Hurricane Irene that surprised us in NYC this week.) In last week’s blog, I wrote about going through a series of tests related to my health, how each week … Continue reading →
From time to time we have moments when it seems the blood in our veins turns cold, our stomachs feel as though they are dropping down into our knees, our breathing becomes shallow and rapid, and our legs appear to … Continue reading →
These last months I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships and how important they are to me. Like almost everyone I know, I too have had a number of recent losses, disappointments, and challenges that have been quite difficult. At … Continue reading →
This morning I woke up very early – just as the sun was also waking up. I had forgotten how refreshing and hope filling the dawn can be. I felt touched to the core by the beauty of it. As … Continue reading →
Today is a new beginning, the first day of the rest of our lives. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, ‘Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.’ When … Continue reading →
Important Note: For the past 92 weeks, I have been writing blogs for Guideposts Magazine’s website OurPrayer. This is my last blog for them. It has been a great honor and pleasure to write these blogs. As of August 1, 2011, … Continue reading →
Important Note: For the past 91 weeks, I have been writing blogs for Guideposts Magazine’s website OurPrayer. It has been a great honor and pleasure to write these blogs. As of August 1, 2011, Guideposts will discontinue all of the … Continue reading →