At our evening family prayer time we read a poem on the theme of God the Provider. God watches closely and provides fully. It’s easy to lose… Read more “Activating hope”
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Thoughts on our priestly role as creatives
All of us have the potential to offer ourselves selflessly in service to others and embody the role of a priest. The concept of priesthood is not… Read more “Thoughts on our priestly role as creatives”
3 ways to help transform how you wait
“Wait! Yes, but what am I expected to do in the meanwhile?” Here are three scenarios: The idea of course is to wait, patiently. The image that… Read more “3 ways to help transform how you wait”
How to cultivate the right environment for creativity to thrive
All of us are in a way “created to bloom.” But what sort of environment can help each one of us to thrive in accordance with the… Read more “How to cultivate the right environment for creativity to thrive”
longing
When’s the last time your heart leaped for joy at the sight of someone or something? I want to be part of a community where lovingkindness is… Read more “longing”
A chief responsibility as creatives
One of the chief responsibilities in the light of our appointment as creatives is to create in such a way so as to elicit outbursts of songs… Read more “A chief responsibility as creatives”
Are you willing to be a turkey on Thanksgiving?
Even though we might hesitate to receive the glory for our achievements, the Creator is not bashful to demand recognition, awe, wonder, and even praise! As soon… Read more “Are you willing to be a turkey on Thanksgiving?”
Creative community, the hidden obvious
Fear and suspicion have become part of the hidden social contract we live by…how can we change this?
What shall define us–fear or faith? A 40-Day Spiritual Journey for Breakthrough Creativity, DAY 14
Unrestrained fear masks reality. It forces us to fixate on that which is not true. And by doing so we may inevitably follow our fears rather than our hopes, and this ultimately will result in something much worse and much greater in scale than what COVID-19 can achieve on its own. The question therefore is: what fixates you?
“There’s plenty of room for more”: How Would Molly Brown Respond To COVID-19? Perspectives For Today. A 40-Day Spiritual Journey for Breakthrough Creativity, Day 12
The Titanic is sinking and there are only so many lifeboats. The voice of fear is loud and clear: Why risk losing one’s life at the cost of trying to save others out there…and especially when there’s not enough room in the boat? How must we respond to those in crisis and who need our help in such a time as this? Are we learning to risk serving others?
