Jackie and I took the kids to United Methodist in Evanston during Advent, and you remind me of something said by Pastor Grace (a remarkable speaker and leader originally from Kenya), in response to a friend's near-demand that Grace agree with her that these are the end-times (as current Evangelicals might define them). She responded that all times are end times for someone or some group of people, and that our ability to recognize and affirm that makes the difference between being empathic or judgmental.
I love that you reference Richard Rohr. I remember suggesting him as a guest for "Getting To Yes And" and I do hope he could make time for you one day. A conversation between you and him would be one I'd drop everything to hear.
It was good to catch-up in person Kelly. Excited about Nora’s space and the wide palette of topics we address whenever we break bread. I admire all that you are doing - from the simple daily acts like getting out of bed to the amazing boundary pushing work you engage in. All my best and we’ll keep the conversation going.
I appreciate the Richard Rohr quote. I read his posts every day. Most resonate with me, some don’t. You read so much of such variety that Rohr daily may not be helpful for you. Blessings tonight!
It has been a while since I’ve checked in. Your whole week resonated with me on so many levels Kelly. The depression, the struggle in am I doing grief “right”, all the self and society imposed ways one must “be” in the world. The presumed logic, of course, is it will get better with time. But will it? I can only imagine it will be different. Softer waves of pain with razor sharp stabs becoming more infrequent. And as we know, it all goes on spinning. And your words, spoken from the depths of your loss, our gifts to all of us. Because, indeed, everyone struggles. And the recognition of one another’s struggles, is what being human is. And to act in kindness and service to those struggles is faith. Your weekly encapsulation of your feelings helps others to understand their struggles and to also engage with and respond to yours, creating I think what all humans crave, connection. I love you guys.
Love to all Liberas and Leonards. I look forward to Wednesday's announcement, and thank you for that wonderful Howard Zinn quote. And Lincoln in the Bardo, for sure, one of the most profound meditations on life and death that I have ever encountered.
xxx
Jackie and I took the kids to United Methodist in Evanston during Advent, and you remind me of something said by Pastor Grace (a remarkable speaker and leader originally from Kenya), in response to a friend's near-demand that Grace agree with her that these are the end-times (as current Evangelicals might define them). She responded that all times are end times for someone or some group of people, and that our ability to recognize and affirm that makes the difference between being empathic or judgmental.
I love that you reference Richard Rohr. I remember suggesting him as a guest for "Getting To Yes And" and I do hope he could make time for you one day. A conversation between you and him would be one I'd drop everything to hear.
Much love to you and yours my brother.