A village teaches its values through what it pays attention to. In a congregation centered in love, we pay attention to how we are with one another, not just what we believe. We notice: Who is speaking—and who is not. Who is new—and who might feel invisible. Who is carrying grief quietly. Who keeps showing … Continue reading A Village Centered in Love
We live in an attention economy – a system designed not simply to inform us, but to capture us. Algorithms compete for our focus. Notifications interrupt our thoughts. Outrage and anxiety are rewarded because they keep us engaged. None of that is accidental. The emotional and spiritual costs are real. When attention is trained primarily … Continue reading The Attention Economy
How are we doing? How is what we are doing supporting our sense of resilience? How do non-attachment and commitment, safety and risk-taking, music and silence help weave a web of resilience that can hold us and propel us? Come and hear personal stories of resilience by Michael and fellow congregants. Please be in touch … Continue reading Stories of Resilience
