2018. We are an entire nation in shock by the senseless death of 17 in Parkland, Florida by a lone gunman with an assault weapon. An increasing number of us don't want to hear "our thoughts and prayers are with the victims" from our elected officials. No, that doesn't cut it anymore. In Jewish tradition, prayers must be accompanied by action. We are partners Continue Reading
The Year of New Vision (updated for 20/20)
(Note: I wrote this in January of 2018. Since we have now entered 2020 - the year of "perfect vision" - I thought it was good to re-visit. My friend and amazing poet Devon Spier and I co-wrote the poem/meditation at the end.) The Back Story At first, I thought my clouded vision meant that I needed new glasses. Or maybe my eyesight was blurred because of Continue Reading
prayer-poem #metoo
Blessed are those who reveal painful truths, and blessed are those who bear witness. Blessed are those whose unspoken story simmers underneath, affecting some parts of life, or coloring everything. May our hearts be large enough to hold them all. Let us make each community a tapestry woven with honesty, a Continue Reading
who what where why god?
what is god? Where is God? who is god? is God looking for me? God is too big and too small to name - words can only attempt, approximate, give a feel for, the experience. One reason poetry and music are wonderful in god-discussions is because they speak the language of metaphor. Metaphor frees us up to express the vastness and smallness, the out-there and Continue Reading
Lift Out of Despair
I honestly can’t remember a time like this before. I know I’m not alone. Many of us are living with outrage, fear or anxiety front and center. It might be the relentless beat of painful world events. Or it could be something personal: a difficult diagnosis, coping with chronic illness, or the loss of someone important. Or more likely, a combination. A few Continue Reading
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