A Blossoming Journey: The Inspiring Symbolism of the Cherry Tree

A Blossoming Journey: The Inspiring Symbolism of the Cherry Tree

Excerpts from Excellence Reporter, February 25, 2025 The Cherry tree, adorned with gentle pink and white blossoms, has long been revered across many cultures for its breathtaking beauty and profound spiritual resonance. In particular, its symbolism holds deep roots in...
When Life listens to our inner truth

When Life listens to our inner truth

Have you ever noticed that Life listens to us, but not always in the way we expect? It perceives what’s behind our words, our intentions and even our actions. It’s not what we say on the surface that she hears; it’s the energy and deep beliefs that...
Between the Notes: The Gift of Silence and Stillness

Between the Notes: The Gift of Silence and Stillness

Sheryl Chard, Grateful Living Silence and its close ally stillness are paradoxical sources of life, beauty, and vibrancy. Br. David Steindl-Rast describes silence as something “not only as perceived by the ears, but also a quietness of the heart, a lucid stillness...
Our Cosmic Context

Our Cosmic Context

In her book Race and the Cosmos, Dr. Barbara Holmes expands the quest for justice and liberation to a cosmic level.    Excerpted from  https://cac.org/daily-meditations/our-cosmic-context/ Any community that we construct on Earth will be only a small model of a...
Accepting an invitation

Accepting an invitation

You were not randomly chosen or forced in any way to show up on the planet in this form. It was not an accident, nor was it good or bad luck, or chance. It was an invitation from Grace. And guess what? You said, “I’m in!” You came here to learn as much as you were...
Building Bridges for Radical Belonging

Building Bridges for Radical Belonging

Rev. Ben McBride encourages us to listen to our hearts as well as those of our neighbors to build bridges and live out our belonging to one another: You don’t have to have anything to get started, really: just a will, which I believe is already within you, and a way....