Spreading good will to all
I am not racist. But I am. I do not hold hate in my heart. But I was born into a culture that oppressed non-whites and still have a lot of unconscious bias bred from that culture. In the same way, I have a great deal of unconscious bias toward the very poor. At work, people have described me as…
This week's practice is about reflecting on this week's quote. "We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sails." In these unprecedented and trying times, we need to do what we humans do best: adapt. We need to find ways to return to thriving while keeping ourselves, our loved ones and our community protected as much as possible.…
Remember: We are all in this together. There have been stories over the last week of altercations at re-opening retailers. These are unprecedented times. We are all learning new ways of being and doing. And, so many are suffering. The suffering is for those sick or with sick loved ones and the suffering is for those unable to feed, clothe…
This week's practice is one that is for the family, or, for those with whom you are sharing space in quarantine. The "spread love" circle lets us reach out to one another and remember our deep and abiding love. It allows us to release pent up hostilities and tensions that are inevitable when in sustained close quarters. It seems very…
How often does it happen? You see something that is clearly out of place or violating a community rule. Next time, stop yourself as soon as you see it. Take a breath and release any annoyance or frustration that has arisen. Now, make a story for it. A story that would justify the wrong or at least offer understandable and…