Becoming Enlightened by Tuning Out and Tuning In
Thomas Edison never invented a compass. It was one of the few things, perhaps, that he didn’t invent or improve. By the time he died in 1931, Thomas Edison had…
Currents July 2021
I recently went on a rafting trip with youth from my church. When all of the planning and preparation for the trip was happening, I never thought to ask about…
Our Inner Compass
As a young girl I became fascinated with the stars. One of my favorite things was to lie out on a blanket and watch the night sky. One year while attending a…
Votes in “Small” Elections Have Big Impact
“We are free to choose and willingly accept responsibility for our choices.” At the outset of 2020, there seemed to be so much promise: a fresh start and the promise…
Art – Choices and Goals
I love art. For me a painting or a photo can explain feelings and emotions better than any spoken language I know. In my home I have all kinds…
October 2019 Board Message
Tenet 2: We recognize and follow our internal compass to speak and act with integrity We recognize that each person is given–yes, it’s a gift–the ability to discern whether something…
Dayo’s Dose of Wisdom: Balance
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Social Media: Is a Diet Harder Than a Fast?
You know that feeling when your clothes are a bit snug or your love handle has expanded beyond reasonable bounds? Well, that’s the feeling I had about social media last…
How to Make a Meal: A Meditation on the U.N. Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City
Prepare your area. For most this is the kitchen, but it can be done in backyards, cultural halls, church gyms, and parks—even gathered around temporary tables in a brightly lit…
Cottage Industry Series: Missouri Cottage
It Began with a Mother The Missouri Big Ocean cottage began with a mother who believed in the vision and mission of her daughter to change the world, one drop…