The Apocalypse Revival: Facing the Tipping Point

“An apocalypse, translated literally from Greek, is a disclosure of knowledge, i.e., a lifting of the veil or revelation. In religious contexts it is usually a disclosure of something hidden, “a vision of heavenly secrets that can make sense of earthly realities”.” — Source: Wikipedia What is it about the idea of end time scenarios that make them such a common theme of the stories told by humanity? Throughout history, cultures the world […]

A Conflict in Paris: Uncovering Helplessness and Exposing Our Wounds

Where is there a place for the slow and patient in a world devoted to speed and efficiency? When is the moment for simple and joyful in an ever chaotic and fearful time? What good is love when the world is falling apart around us? Why do we repeat what is clearly not working? How can one part affect the whole? A Terrifying Attack In the wake of the recently […]

Freeing Creativity: Supporting a World of What We Love

Think back to when you were a young child. What did you want to be when you grew up? After having lived twenty-eight years I find it to be a funny question. Why would I want to settle on one thing when there is so much to choose from? At its core though, such a question can contain a powerful clue for the you, now. What form of creativity is […]

The Circle of Gratitude: Part Seven – Kindling Desire

This is the seventh Part of The Circle of Gratitude Story series. Be sure to check out the Whole overview and introduction here. Full archives at the bottom of the post.   The Circle of Gratitude is a platform for people to create gift relationships within a community of individuals desiring to support each other.   The Circle of Gratitude is a dream that has been evolving over the last […]

The Circle of Gratitude: Part One – Entering the Circle

 This is the first Part of The Circle of Gratitude Story series. Be sure to check out the Whole overview and introduction here.   The Circle of Gratitude is a platform for people to create gift relationships within a community of individuals desiring to support each other.   Last week I introduced the overall story arc to The Circle of Gratitude, an idea that has been evolving over the last […]