Generous Presence

For all the conversations I’ve engaged with exploring differing facets of love, and the snippets of thought I’ve put on to paper, rarely have I dedicated the time and space to delve more deeply into love through the written word. There are many contributing factors to this, some practical and others that invite more reflection.Continue reading “Generous Presence”

New Beginnings

“Perhaps the art of harvesting the secret riches of our lives is best achieved when we place profound trust in the act of beginning. Risk might be our greatest ally. To live a truly creative life, we always need to cast a critical look at where we presently are, attempting always to discern where weContinue reading “New Beginnings”

On Gratitude and Centering Relationship

In the fall of 2018, my dear friend Julie invited me to join a 30-day gratitude practice, connecting with four other women to everyday share three things for which we are grateful in a group text. I greatly enjoyed the practice, as it offered an opportunity to reflect more intentionally on the interactions and activitiesContinue reading “On Gratitude and Centering Relationship”

Embodying the Moral Imagination :: Chapter 1

Laura Webber, M.A. Below is an excerpt from my master’s capstone project, “Embodying the Moral Imagination: A Theoretical and Pedagogical Framework Exploring the Value of Practices of Embodiment in the Education of Peace Practitioners.” Peacebuilding, at its essence, is about relationship. The practice of peace is to support generative relationships that allow for individual andContinue reading “Embodying the Moral Imagination :: Chapter 1”