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‘Groan’ Apart (A 100-second reading on the decision to decrease pressure or to increase strength)
I disconnected my printer and my earphones from my laptop, closed its lid, and quickly swooped it up to head to a meeting. I immediately realized that I had failed to disconnect the power cord, however, as a chain reaction evolved in which the stretched cord toppled my penholder, spilling pens, Read more […]
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The Free Spot: When “mine” becomes “ours”
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The Noise of Poverty; Understanding Its Power over Self & Other
As I transition from the “West” to Uganda—yet again—I am anticipating the different sounds in the lifescape. Some will welcome me, emoting joy and pleasure. Others will attack me in offensive ways, stirring negativity and frustration. Others will be processed subconsciously—and yet will Read more […]
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4 Options When People Hurt You
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“Even When We Don’t Want to” (A 70-second read on pressing into courage, selflessness and forgiveness.)
This blog post was prompted by a thought I posted on Facebook this morning: I’m considering the beauty of Maundy Thursday, Christ’s final hours in His human experience. The Last Supper, the Passover meal. Washing of the feet. Communion. “Final” thoughts and commandments (“maundy” is Latin for “commandment”). Read more […]
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“Music in the Dark” (A 2-minute read.)
From my African journal: Every evening, I hear music coming from an obscure location in the middle of my village town, Masaka, Uganda. It is joyful music with heavy rhythms and multiple voices in song. Between choruses, there are great shouts, and bursts of speech in Luganda. I have trouble making Read more […]
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“Let’s Climb Out of the Bucket” (My reflections on ‘Kony 2012’)
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“Thought-Snapshots” (A 2-minute post from London–on contemplating delight.)
Two nights ago I was in a meeting with colleagues, discussing cultural implications for resilience among young people, and then off to a dinner with friends at a favorite eatery in downtown San Diego. Last night I was crammed into an uncomfortable airplane seat for 11 hours, flying across seas and Read more […]
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4 Things I’m Glad I Don’t Know for Sure
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“Especially Set Aside” (An 80-second reading on creating space for conversations that matter.)
The music is pumped up on the car radio, you’re driving to a somewhat familiar place, but then suddenly you realize you’re lost. What’s the first thing you do? You turn down your radio. Why? Because you need to create cognitive space for the task of reorienting yourself. Like a collection Read more […]