“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2) How do the children in your congregation engage in Sunday worship? Do they? Do you? Teaching the following mindfulness practices to children will help them find more meaning on Sunday mornings. (They will also help adults remember their connection to God.) What is mindfulness anyway? “The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present mome

Do an internet search for “Breath of Joy” and you will find countless recommendations for this breathing technique when you feel sluggish and in need of a boost in energy. Need motivation to get through the Friday work day? Do Breath of Joy. Need motivation to get TO work on Friday?! Do Breath of Joy. And while it’s true I have found this breathing technique effective for increasing the oxygen level in my bloodstream and therefore awakening my whole body, I find it even mor

You were a Mother’s Day gift that helped me release my mess-ups as a new mom and receive divine guidance from Mother God. For you I am grateful. With your single entrance, your one path, and your stone center you brought order to chaos. When I came with impossible questions you provided clarity. When I came with human problems you provided creativity. When I came with random ideas you provided connection. You invited me into you whether I came with a heavy heart in mourning o

Scripture Reading Psalm 30:11-12 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever. Theme: Playing with God In the joyful spirit of this scripture I invite you to approach the moving meditation with the intention of being open, spontaneous, fearless, and free, as you play with God on your mat. Moving Meditation Flow through the f

Over the past couple of years I have become aware of the fact that I don’t play as much as I once did/want to/think I should. That scares me. Or rather, it did scare me, until this April when I attended my first course in the Columbia Theological Seminary Spiritual Formation Program at Montreat. The topic was “Wisdom of the Christian Mystics” and it was presented by Carl McColman, author of several books, including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. A day and a half into t