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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

What to Do When Perseverance Fails
Dear Ones – For those of you who are new here, this missive is my weekly love letter, Reflections, that I send out to let

The Dark I Am NOT About
I cannot help myself, I just can’t- This isn’t an email promoting Going into the Dark, but it is an email about the metaphors often

Who Dares Go into Dark
Already know you want more information about Going into the Dark? More info lies here. Dear hearts – Here we are, the week of United

Go Ahead and Follow Your Wyrd
First off, don’t forget! Going into the Dark is just about a month away, and there’s still time for you to arrange calendar, relationships, obligations

Phoning it in after the Elections
Dear hearts – As they’d say in the nineteenth century, “I fear you have the advantage of me,” but then again, you may not. I

What Day Is It?
My dears – As many of you who participate on The Way of the River Facebook page or who read this missive with some regularity

The Pulse of Existence and the Dance of LIfe
My heart is with your heart today, and there is something tender I wish to share with you… In the Tradition of Stone Circle Wicca
May Cause Dizziness
My dear friends – My father—many of you have read me write about him quite a lot–was a biblical scholar. He taught in the English

Come Out for Dark Moons and Short Days
Dear ones – “In the middle of life’s way, I found myself in a dark wood…” These are the opening words to Dante’s Inferno, the

Someone Needs to Hear Your Story
I still have room in my small groups – two of them – for folks who think they might be interested in getting some clarity

Superhero Month – It’s Autism Acceptance!
Hello, Beloved – April is Autism Acceptance month, and as I have many autistic friends (one of whom reminded me of the significance of the

The Grace of Ten Mistakes A Day
Dear hearts – You have read and read and read – if you read Reflections with any regularity – me write about perfectionism. That insidious,

The Joy of Inefficient Ministry
Small groups still have just a couple of slots. Reply to this email if your interest is piqued by the idea of a circle of
The Powerful Gifts of Disappointment and Saying No
Might you want to connect with some other people on their spiritual journey, receive some coaching on your own path, and have the opportunity to

Faithful Risk
My cherished siblings – I’ve spoken to some very wise comrades this week. People who are near to or part of the Way of the