Author Archives: Christiana McQuain

Love Makes a Bridge: Where is the Love? part 2

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

I have always been a relatively optimistic person.  I see the silver linings in situations, I see hope on even the farthest horizon, and I believe that people are inherently good, at the core.  I abhor injustice, and I break … Continue reading →

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Blessings: and Pain

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

I am finding it difficult to write about blessings this morning.  Blessings.  When the killing of Alton Stirling permeates the news.  Many more words have already been and will continue to be published by writers who are many times more … Continue reading →

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Blessings: and Nationalism

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

In recent years, every year on the 4th of July, I watch A Capitol Fourth from the sofa in my living room.  It is the annual public, televised celebration of Independence Day held in Washington, D.C..  I enjoy the heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Blessings: Evening Meditation

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

“So if you’re worried and you can’t sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep.  And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.”   ~ Lyric by Irving Berlin Even in a world that seems consumed with strife, even in the … Continue reading →

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Listening Freshly

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

“We are all on the edge of having to listen freshly all the time.”  – Ram Dass When my first son was born and I embarked on the adventure of motherhood, suddenly cries took on a significance and meaning that … Continue reading →

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Listening: Howling at the Moon

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

Sometimes my dog jumps up from where he is sitting in the house and begins barking frantically.  My initial inclination, still, is to shush him and admonish him for “barking at nothing”.  But I always stop myself.  I am aware … Continue reading →

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Listening: Whose Headphones?

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

For quite a few years, something called a “Silent Disco” has been gaining popularity.  It’s a party at which there are several DJs playing different music, and all of the guests wear headphones, each with the ability to individually control … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Listening To?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

When you were born, there was only one Voice.  It whispered from inside your heart, and it sang to you of your own divinity. Very quickly the noise of the world began to take great pains to drown out the … Continue reading →

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Listening: and Silence

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

One of the reasons I appreciate silence is my acute awareness of how very uncommon it is.  I grew up in New York City.  There, the opportunity to commune with silence is not just rare, it’s nonexistent.  There is a … Continue reading →

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January 22 – The Muses: MLK and Love

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

I am very much a First Principle kind of girl.  Honoring the inherent worth and dignity of every individual is extremely important to me, and I strive to be a living example of this in my own daily life.  Accordingly, … Continue reading →

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