Stillness. Quiet. The presence of winter. Twinkle Lights. Glittery snow. Crisp starry nights. The gifts of the natural world surround us.

In his essay on Sisyphus, Albert Camus ends with these haunting words: one must imagine Sisyphus happy. Camus invites us to wrestle with theappropriate response to absurdity. Is it suicide? That is

Call it mindfulness, call it intentionality, call it witness...there is a way of being in relationship whereby we fully show up for one another. How might we offer our simple presence as a gift to the

"All That Is" is a lot of stuff, and between this time of year and this time in our world, there is so much that demands our presence. What would it mean to call ourselves into the presence of all of

Ours is an unapologetic world. Seldom does anyone take responsibility for damage done. While we might not like the words, let's look at how remorse and repentance can play a role in our personal and s

Whatever the results of the election, our purpose remains the same....to heal ourselves and our world. And we're in it for the long haul. So let's assess the situation and then lay out the task before

The election is just days away. We have worked hard to ensure that democracy will prevail. And yet, many are experiencing this as a very dark time in our nation. Let's spend time reconnecting to all t

Description: We've come to that time of the year when many cultures believe the veil between the living and the dead is thin. If we listen deeply to the past...particularly to those who have built, su

Marlene Johnson, Minnesotas first woman lieutenant governor, serving from 1983-1991, will be with us to discuss these poignant themes through the lens of her new memoir: "Rise to the Challenge: A Mem

Those of us who come from immigrant histories cannot claim being indigenous to this land. But we can become naturalized to it. Robin Wall Kimmerer says that "Being naturalized to place means to live a