Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
04059 – Arc Benders
Stop trusting that the arc of the moral universe will simply bend toward justice--and decide to be arc benders.
03863 – Acknowledging Unseen Goodness
Let us pause to acknowledge the unseen goodness around us. We may not see it, but it is always here – a small universe of kindness and compassion – lived out around us every day, unseen but constant. People helping, people caring, people listening. The creators of...
03666 – What is Our Purpose?
Either we are in the universe to inhabit the eternity of our souls and grow real, or else we might as well dedicate our days to shopping and kill time watching talk-shows.
03462 – Two Gifts
In this universe we are given two gifts: the ability to love, and the ability to ask questions. Which are, at the same time, the fires that warm us and the fires that scorch us.
03200 – Step into the Flow
Through Jesus Christ, we are invited into the flow of God's energy running through this universe. Moving into that good current doesn't require us to work harder, serve more, or first get our stuff together. Stepping into this current simply requires surrender -...
03174 – Sometimes We Must Interfere
Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Whenever men or women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must—at that...
02943 – Wake-Up Calls
The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button. from The Gifts of Imperfection
02675 – Losses that Rearrange the World
There are losses that rearrange the world; deaths that change the way you see everything; grief that tears everything down; pain that transports you to an entirely different universe, even while everyone else thinks nothing has really changed.
02519 – Lighten Your Load!
Three of the heaviest elements in the universe are guilt, worry, and fear. Lugging them around will zap our energy and drain our morale, leaving us physically tired and spiritually weary. Lighten your load! It's a good first step in caring for your soul.