I've been taking part in a book study about Made for Goodness: And Why This Makes All the Difference by Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho. In the book Tutu and his daughter outline their theory that we are all "tuned to the key of goodness."

A friend forwarded to me the link below about an Anglican priest who earned his PhD in snowboarding as a spiritual experience.

Abundance is created when we have the sense to choose community, to come together to celebrate and share our common store.    —Parker J. Palmer

Years ago I read a story in the United Church Observer. I liked it so much I cut it out and kept it. I recently contacted the author and asked her for permission to print it. My guest blogger today is Linda van Omme.

The Yellow Balloon

© Linda van Omme 2011

Our ancestors sat down at their kitchen tables and thought, “Thank God, we get to eat tonight.”

We don’t have to do that, so we are losing our reverence for food.

I grew up on a farm. Many times I’ve been asked, “How could you eat a cow that you knew?” The answer is: reverently.

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Today’s post is brought to you by the letter A and the word AUTHENTIC.

Do you ever notice themes popping up in your life? Some people call these interconnected events coincidences. I call them things to which I choose to pay attention.

We talk a lot about peace on earth. We think we want a utopian state of peaceful bliss. But do we? Or would we become hand-in-the-chin, puddle-of-drool-on-the-desk bored with that?

My name is Arlene, and I am an addict. Once I get started, I can’t stop. Sometimes I even do it alone. I cancel social engagements so that I can stay home and do it. When I do go out, I can’t wait to get home to get my fix.

My name is Arlene, and I am a jigsaw puzzle addict.