Tag Archives: awareness
Departures: Knowing Better
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ~ Maya Angelou Being aware is hard work. As I have learned and grown, I have found myself in the often onerous position … Continue reading
Departures: Where Do We Come From?
“Where are you from?” is a very complex question. Just as Unitarian Universalism draws from many diverse sources for its foundation and teachings, so is each of us individually an amalgam of what came before, the observations and experiences of … Continue reading
Departures: Radical Hospitality
When guests come to stay in our home, it is common for us to make a concerted effort to prepare our home for their visit. After all, they are going to be living among us for that brief period of … Continue reading
Sustenance: Grocerypalooza
Recently, I’ve begun to shop at Aldi. I’ve gone from full-time to part-time work, and a quick glance at our finances reveals an inordinate amount of our earnings goes toward groceries. For those who are unfamiliar, Aldi is a discount … Continue reading
Flight: The View From Above
For centuries, human beings have been intrigued by the prospect of flight; the desire to break free of the earth’s gravity and soar among the clouds (and eventually, beyond). We have invented numerous incarnations of flying machines to enable us … Continue reading