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Blinding Flashes of the Obvious Part 2
Dear ones – So here I am in my bed, thinking of all the things that people have done for me — Doctors have been
The Eye of the Crone is Upon Us
Beloved comrades- What a strange, strange time. In my tradition, Lammas (August 1 to 2) begins a season of three harvest festivals followed by the
A Bedside Missive
Dear hearts! Just the tiniest note because I’m still very tired, but I wanted you all to know that as of last Thursday, I was
Reflection and Gratitude [Rev. Karen Lee Scrivo]
Rev. Karen Scrivo is one of my colleagues in Unitarian Universalist ministry, a friend, and a former client. She and I have shared many of
Moving Through Unseen Light [Jack Mandeville]
Jack Mandeville is a faithful comrade at The Way of the River and can be found during nearly every week’s Beloved Selfies in one of
Community [Rev. Sara Goodman]
Rev. Sara Goodman is an Associate Minister at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Rev. Sara finds the presence of the most Holy
Being Laid Low [Rev. Oscar Sinclair]
Dear friends, I’m writing this column as a guest of my dear friend Catharine, who is currently having a well-managed health crisis. However well-managed such
The Stolen Stripes Reprised
Hello, my dears – What follows is a version of the piece I did in 2019, slightly updated. It was such fun to write, and
How Spiritual Poverty Makes Room for Our Hearts
Dear hearts – In the middle of last week, I was in a small group, and we were talking about the concept of spiritual emptiness,
We Get By With A Little Help From Grace
Beloved- Some of you have been with The Way of the River since the very beginning in 2015, and some just arrived this week! Welcome
Rosemary for Remembrance
Dear hearts – For my birthday, I received some things I’ve wanted for a very long time: The supplies to make wax seals on envelopes.
Finding the Genuine in Stillness
Dear hearts – For the last twenty-eight days, I have been on a discernment retreat. I have thought about The Way of the River, about
The Twists and Turns of Forgiveness
Dear One – I know I wrote to you about some of this recently, but I am feeling really drawn, really actively allured and invited
The Realm of Sovereignty and Humility
Beloved – Welcome to the most recent edition of Reflections, my little musings of the week. This week, I am considering two words that don’t
Forgive Yourself for Everything Everyday. Really
New around here? Welcome to Reflections, my weekly love letter and missive to all the comrades at The Way of the River. Put your feet
Prayer for Getting Free
Welcome, newcomers, to my weekly love letter, Reflections. Sit back, relax, and let yourself receive a spiritual boost! Dear one— When I have taught my
The Power of the Spirit in Groups
Dearest – I write to you from the past. I am always writing to you from the past. But this week, it feels especially poignant,
One Response to Insurrection
My words are small and insignificant. They certainly are not enough. They hold afloat a mote of hope in my heart, despite the wave of
Running from Death and the Mystery of Health
Welcome, welcome to those of you who are new to receiving my weekly love letter! I am delighted you are here, and I hope that