The Buddha used to teach that when we desire something and cannot attain it, it makes us suffer. I can relate to this because of when I suffered from infertility. I was unable to conceive and carry a child to term for about 5 years. And every month, I would cry out to God, “why […]
Struggling with Faith and Belief
I struggle with believing and having faith in a Higher Power. I know that may be surprising – I’m a clergy person. Aren’t I supposed to have faith? Aren’t I supposed to believe in God and it should never waver? Thankfully, I have a congregation that gives me the space to question my belief in […]
The Value of Withholding Judgment…Until further Information is Given
Years ago, I received a letter from the IRS informing me that my accountant made an error on my prior year’s taxes and I needed to pay $10,000. I don’t have to tell you, that was a sobering moment. I panicked, and then I called my accountant. We found the error and began the process […]
When Integrity Dies A Slow Death…And how you can come back from it
Integrity was never something I thought I had to have. Integrity sounded like a good thing, but I didn’t think it had to apply to me. It never occurred to me that I lack integrity. Heck, I hardly knew what the word meant. But without integrity, it’s hard to get around in the world. Integrity […]
On Being Teachable and Open-Minded
Am I teachable? Am I open-minded enough to hear what the universe is telling me? Or, am I running the show, only thinking that I am open and teachable? In my humble opinion, I always think I’m wide open and like a child, curious, interested and teachable. But the reality is, most of the time, […]
What is the Spiritual Lens?
This site is meant to offer an alternative perspective to the messages we get in society. It is a forum for sharing ideas and perspectives so that we can gain insight and wisdom into the mysteries of our human journey. With all that is happening in our world, it’s easy to get caught up in […]