Category Archives: Departures
Departures: Courage
In an interview just before her death, poet and wise woman, Maya Angelou said that she wanted young men and women to know that courage was the most important of the virtues because without it, one could not practice or … Continue reading
Departures: Working it out
“Then the Buddha addressed all the monks once more, and these were the very last words he spoke: “Behold, O monks, this is my last advice to you. All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. … Continue reading
Departures: Air Practice
Breathing well, breathing clean air, is long associated with thinking clearly, perceiving well. For this meditation, consider the following questions. Because they are open ended and may take more time to ponder, this devotional will be shorter to read! You … Continue reading
Departures: Leaving Church
The Methodist Church I grew up in was patent leather Mary Janes, a touring youth choir, and making sandwiches for homeless men at Orlando’s first shelter, our fellowship hall. I was baptized there, confirmed there, married there. I grew up … Continue reading
Departures: The Gift in Good-Bye
“The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected. Maybe they always have been and will be. Maybe we’ve lived a thousand lives before this one and in each of them we’ve found each other. … Continue reading
Departures: Stories Revisited
“The purpose of language used in communication is to put a picture in the heart and/or mind of another person.” Laurie Clarcq My friend and colleague offered these words recently at the International Foreign Language Teachers’ Conference in Denver, CO. … Continue reading