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Posted on September 28, 2022 by Bob Patrick

I have a part inside of me that understands that every other human and I belong to each other. Granted, that part of me understands that this is a lofty notion, and so it often remains quiet . Other parts … Continue reading →

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The Belonging of Silence

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Bob Patrick

Our sense of belonging is often tied to our five senses. Things that I see belong to me and my experience, and so, in a way, I belong to them. I know what a rose looks like, a mountain, a … Continue reading →

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The Sacred Order of Belonging

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Bob Patrick

What is a sacred story? Sacred stories are stories that we find compelling. Stories that we lean into.  Stories that we find meaningful. Stories that we can listen to, read, watch or tell over and over again. Stories that evoke … Continue reading →

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Walking as Belonging

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Bob Patrick

We had an appointment with a professional who was helping us do some estate planning. They sent us an email the day before reminding us of the appointment and included a helpful message: give yourself some extra time.  Our building … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Belonging

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Bob Patrick

We hold this power in our hearts: the ability to accept or reject. Young human beings move from one group to another wondering–will they let me in? The playground. The athletic team. The lunch table. The new classroom. The return … Continue reading →

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Humility: Personal Work

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Bob Patrick

True humility is always personal work. As interconnected as I believe that we human and other beings are with one another, when it comes to this thing we call humility, the working of it, the owning it, the practicing of … Continue reading →

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Humility: Good Questions

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Bob Patrick

In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go? ~ Jack Kornfield We might differ on what matters the most in the end, but these three … Continue reading →

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