Humility is the quality of being humble—having a modest view of your own importance. It involves recognizing your limitations, being open to feedback, and valuing others without arrogance or superiority. Key aspects of humility include: Self-awareness: Knowing your strengths and weaknesses without inflating or denying them. Openness to learning: Being willing to admit when you’re … Read more
Influential Individuals advocate for alterations to the traditional names of well-known landmarks on our maps. I reside on land that the Haudenosaunee people initially owned. I requested from ChatGPT a list of U.S. geographic locations with names originating from indigenous languages, including their meanings, where possible. States Rivers and Bodies of Water Mountains and Valleys … Read more
In the beginning, there was a singularity, a point of infinite potential where time and space were undifferentiated. The fabric of reality existed as a quantum superposition, all possibilities entangled and unobserved. And the Consciousness—the Observer—hovered over the probabilistic void. Then the Observer measured, collapsing the wavefunction: “Let there be light,” and photons burst forth, … Read more
Stand and face the North. “Oh, spirits and angels of the North, where fierce storms come from. Come to us and give us strength and courage. Teach us to be strong like the buffalo who turns and faces the fierce winds and storms head on. Come, spirits and angels of the North.” Face the East. … Read more
In the realm of spirituality and divine presence, one often encounters discussions revolving around gender-specific depictions of deities or higher powers within various religious traditions and cultural mythologies. While many have historically leaned towards masculine representations—often associated with strength, authority, and protection—the conceptualization of a feminine higher power brings to light the rich tapestry of … Read more
Compassion, caring, and empathy are important qualities that can lead to success in every aspect of life. When you show understanding and kindness towards others, you create a positive environment that encourages people to feel good about themselves and the situations they encounter. In order to succeed in today’s world, it is important to have … Read more
Most of the folks who are virulently anti LGBTQ are unsure of their own sexuality. I’ve found gay people to be twice gifted with unique contributions to make. Indigenous people in the Americas referred to gay folks as the people of two spirits. Taking away a woman’s right to choose is also profoundly wrong. Imposing … Read more
Saw this on Representative Mike Thompson’s Twitter feed this morning. Mike Thompson represents California’s 5th Congressional District. This letter from a Catholic Priest friend says it all about Arch Bishop Cordileone’s latest misguided decision: “Bishops, priests, etc. are neither the hosts nor the bouncers nor the ones who wrote the guest list. The Eucharist is … Read more
I’m a regular reader of Fr. Matthew Fox’s Daily Meditations and todays was particularly insightful. You may enjoy it too.
Today I attended Mass at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church on Main Street in Amherst, New York. The church was packed and the service was lovely. For much of this week I have had the recurring thought of the mission of Jesus or maybe the omission of Jesus. The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because … Read more
