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 paid to get me the referrals, medicines, therapies, and consultations I need. Friends have made donations so that we can order food. Another friend brought a casserole. (I think Jack […]
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, or poverty. Many of you may have heard the fable, often attributed to a Buddhist tradition, of the student who comes to the teacher. And the student is full of […]
Ourselves and Deity: Never Not Broken
While this edition of Reflections is from the archives, I have made a few changes here and there, Not only that, but there’s a very special PS at the end. Don’t miss it! Beloved – This edition of Reflections is one from the archives, actually from a blog post I wrote in 2016. It feels […]
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 with “more hearts in the room.” If your curiosity is piqued, feel free to reply to this email, send me a contact page note, or email magic@thewayoftheriver.com! Dearest – I […]
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, pernicious, persistent characteristic that stops so many of us in our tracks. Okun and Smith identify perfectionism as a quality of white supremacy culture. I don’t know whether I agree […]
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 care, tenderness, seeking, and witnessing. Oh, my friends, you are so wise! First, for those of you who celebrate the day, blessing of Easter to you. Pesach and Ramadan are […]
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 witness and learn from others? I am offering two small groups at two different times, one that meets twice a month, and the other once a month. There is room […]
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 to all. Here is a slightly updated edition from March of 2018. Enjoy! I have written about being “nice” at the expense of our own feelings and well-being. (Let me […]
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 my life, my ministry, my work in the world. I have considered my hopes for those I love and those I don’t know, and for Earth. And I have pages […]
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 into the idea of “Forgive yourself for everything every day.” To go a little deeper and explore it some more in light of some experiences I’ve had the past week. […]