2016 - Wisdom Waypoints

Christmas Eve Meditation on the Incarnation: A Reflection for Our Times

Bill Redfield | December 21, 2016

In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, […]

Words Formed East of Eagle Island

William Espinosa | December 15, 2016

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I would like to set out a cautionary expansion of Cynthia’s words. I was spared being in the United States for the election. Despite best efforts I wasn’t able to […]

Diving into Beelzebub’s Tales

Cynthia Bourgeault | December 15, 2016

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I see that many of you are already gearing up for the deep dive into Beelzebub’s Tales, so I did want to briefly share with you these few clarifications and tips.

Your Comments to My Post-Apocalyptic Blog Post

Cynthia Bourgeault | December 12, 2016

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I am still on low to non-existent solar power on Eagle Island, but I want you to know that I am moved, encouraged, and overjoyed by this outpouring of response. […]

My Post-Apocalyptic Blog

Cynthia Bourgeault | December 9, 2016

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Dear Wisdom friends, I want to make very clear to all of you that the “keep calm and carry on” tone of my earlier (immediately post-election) post does not imply […]

Post Election Reflection II

Matthew Wright | November 18, 2016

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Ring out the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in –Leonard Cohen, 1934-2016 Dear […]

Lines of My Own Composed above Tintern Abbey

Cynthia Bourgeault | November 11, 2016

We’d arranged to spend a day of sightseeing on my most recent teaching swing through the UK, so the afternoon of November 7 found me in a car with my […]

Lines of My Own Composed above Tintern Abbey

Cynthia Bourgeault | November 11, 2016

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We’d arranged to spend a day of sightseeing on my most recent teaching swing through the UK, so the afternoon of November 7 found me in a car with my […]

Post Election Reflection

Cynthia Bourgeault | November 10, 2016

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I want to thank you all for the beauty of the work you are collectively doing around this election. There have been torrents of words already, and I am loath […]

The Way Forward: The Book of Lamentations as Teacher

Bill Redfield | November 9, 2016

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The Day after the Presidential Election After a fitful sleep interrupted by phone calls and texts from worried and distraught friends, I awoke this morning to the grim reality of […]