Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery.

Part 5: Fred Rogers and John Prine. Email Josiah at chaplainja@gmail.com and tell him one thing you love about yourself!

Part 4: Hildegard of Bingen. We reflect on Hildegard’s thoughts through the devotional Christian Mystics by Matthew Fox, published by New World Library in Novato in 2011. The reading is found on pg. 20.

Our series continues with part 3: David Foster Wallace. Our reading comes from his address titled This is Water. You can find it on YouTube or a book store!

We reflect on Taoism through part 2: Lao Tzu and Winnie-the-Pooh. The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff was published in 1983 by Penguin Books in New York.

We begin a new series for reflection, Teachers Worth Listening To. Today, part 1: Rich Mullins.

We reflect on fear and calm through a translation of Psalm 23 for children called Found by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, published in 2007 by Zonderkids in Grand Rapids, MI.

We reflect on hope through the poem More Honey Locust by Mary Oliver published in Evidence by Beacon Press in Boston in 2009. The poem is found on pg. 17.

We reflect on the Buddhist dharma and the Quaker light through an old story found in The Barn at the End of the World by Mary Rose O’Reilley. Published by Milkweed Editions in Minneapolis in 2000.

We reflect on our holy foolishness through the prayer of St. Francis in memory of Tomie dePaola.

We reflect on simple truths and gifts through the lyrics of “All I Really Need,” a song written and performed by Raffi on Songs of Our World (Troubador Records Ltd., 1980).

We reflect on perfectionism, overthinking, and physical intuition through a selection from The Barn At the End of the World: The Apprenticeship of a Quaker, Buddhist Shepherd by Mary Rose O’Reilly, published by Milkweed Editions in Minneapolis in 2000. The selection is found on pg. 11.

We conclude our reflection on the Trinity as articulated through the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer. Today, part 3: The Earth Maker.

Trigger warning: There is discussion of eating disorders, addiction, self harm, and trauma in this episode. We continue our reflection on the Trinity through the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer. Today, part 2: The Pain Bearer. The reading comes from Images of Pastoral Care, an anthology edited by Robert Dykstra and published by Chalice Press in St. Louis in 2005 and is found on pg. 77. The selec...

We reflect on the Trinity as described by the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer. Today, part 1: The Life Giver.

We reflect on a prayer by German mystic Meister Eckhart and how it invites us to let go of our attachment to opinions, beliefs, and assumptions.

We reflect on a reading from Kathleen Deignan’s compilation of Thomas Merton’s meditations on nature, When the Trees Say Nothing, published in 2003 by Sorin Books in Notre Dame. The reflection is number 4 on pg. 46.

We reflect on a reading from Richard Rohr and the power of compassion.

We do some mindful listening as Josiah reads his short story “the robot & his cat” (2020) published on medium.com.

We reflect on gratitude practice through Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem, Every Day. This poem can be found on p. 25 of Nye’s poetry collection, A Maze Me: Poems for Girls, published in 2005 in New York by HarperCollins with illustrations by Terre Maher.

We offer up lament through Psalm 88 during this difficult season. Warning: there are lots of swear words in this episode. Ask the kiddos to leave the room. Email Josiah at chaplainja@gmail.com and send him your lament.

We break down the Serenity Prayer with part 3: Wisdom.

We reflect on the Serenity Prayer with part 2: Courage.

We break down the Serenity Prayer in 3 parts. Today, Part 1: Acceptance.

We reflect on a passage from Thomas Merton’s (1915-1968) book New Seeds of Contemplation (1962) and examine the differences between solitude and isolation.

We engage in Metta Lovingkindness meditation today for ourselves and for all beings.