The Super Chrysalis

by John J. Prendergast While walking along a creek path a few weeks ago, I stopped to inspect a Monarch Waystation that had been constructed this past spring. There were a series of carefully tended planter boxes filled with Milkweed plants (the only plants that...

Acts of Kindness

AI – based on the works of Sharon Salzberg. Acts of kindness can be profound when they stem from a genuine intention to connect with others and alleviate suffering. Here are some meaningful ways to offer kindness, drawing from the wisdom shared in my teachings:...

Something Beautiful

By Stephanie Rutt I Said to God*, “I want to do something beautiful for You.” And God Answered… Just do your part.Be a seed planter. Do not fool yourself in thinking you created the tree. I alone create the tree. And remember, it may not even come to full fruition in...

The Serenity Prayer – a guide for the soul

Although widely known, the Serenity Prayer remains an invaluable tool for regaining inner balance and calm. Its universal values and timeless wisdom transcend all forms of spirituality, offering everyone, whatever their path, a path to peace. Sometimes it’s the...

Growing a Flourishing Future

Food has the power to transform. Consumed, it can turn sickness into health. Given as a gift, it can turn worry into hope. And when the knowledge and ability to grow food are passed to an individual, it has perhaps the most power: to transform multiple lives and...