“On this night we have recognized that life is painful and death is inevitable.  We must also acknowledge that simple recognition is not enough.  Acting on life’s harsh realities is our responsibility.  If we are betrayed, but give not the gift of trust again… it will not be enough.

“My face carries all my memories.  Why would I erase them?”  Diane Von Furstenberg We went to church today and the service included a baby Naming and Dedication Ceremony, the first I’ve seen in the Unitarian church.  The family was seated in front, with their 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and baby

Let yourself be silently drawn to the strange pull of what you really love.  It will not lead you astray.  -Rumi On this day last year, I found myself sitting in a Catholic church in observation of All Souls’ Day, my first time in the church in years.  Only two

“Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, asks us to reflect on the past year.  For those whom I have hurt, I ask forgiveness.  For those whom I could have helped more, I ask for understanding.  For all the ways I could have served the world better, I ask for strength