Today is World AIDS Day

Established by the World Health Organization in 1988, World AIDS Day serves to focus global attention on the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Observance of this day provides an opportunity for governments, national AIDS programs, churches, community organizations and individuals to demonstrate the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS. I have many beloved friends living with … Read more

As a Follow-up on Patricia Monaghan’s Crossing

Patricia’s husband, who is a friend and colleague from the Cherry Hill Seminary Board of Directors, has asked us to share this with all who have been touched by the death of his wife, the beloved author, artist, teacher, and leader, Patricia Monaghan.   You are welcome, in turn, to pass it along to others if … Read more

Day Twelve of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

I was going to give thanks today to all the veterans, especially my Dad the colonel.  And I absolutely am grateful for their sacrifice and dedication.  But, alas, I am posting something else today instead.  THINGS TO BELIEVE IN from grace of ancient land, by Patricia Monaghan  trees, in general; oaks, especially; burr oaks that survive … Read more

Not Wordless Today

Dance is the fastest, most direct route to the truth. ~ Gabrielle Roth Noted musician, author, recording artist, philosopher, shaman of transformation, and beloved dancer, Gabrielle Roth, has died. Founder of Raven Recordings and The Moving Center School, creator of the 5Rhythms™ movement system, and with 20 albums of percussive-centered dance music to her credit, she was also … Read more

Goddess Sunday: The Goddess of Compassion and Mercy

Kuan Yin does not come hither; I do not go thither; the water is in the basin; the moon is in the heavens. When the water is clear, the moon appears; when the mirror is bright, the image emerges. ~ Su Tung-po (1037 – 1101 C.E.) There is no doubt that humanity is undergoing tremendous … Read more