Monthly Archives: August 2019

From My Reading

Posted on August 31, 2019 by livingasapprentices

“Detachment is often understood as letting loose of what is attractive. But it sometimes also requires letting go of what is repulsive. You can indeed become attached to dark forces such as resentment and hatred. As long as you seek … Continue reading →

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Countering Donald J. Trump’s Fantasies and Lies

Posted on August 27, 2019 by livingasapprentices

Even passing attention to the news media will make us realize that life everywhere in 2019 is hard. If you, like me and many of my friends, watch, listen to or read a lot about American politics and international disasters … Continue reading →

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Making History

Posted on August 17, 2019 by livingasapprentices

This post was first published on May 5, 2013. Today on the NPR program Morning Edition, historian Charles Emerson was discussing his new book 1913.  He made a comment that literally stopped me in my tracks to reach for a pen and paper:  … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on August 10, 2019 by livingasapprentices

“As soon as [the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation] began to spend more time understanding how people live their lives, we saw that so many of the barriers to advancement – and so many of the causes of isolation – … Continue reading →

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Specific Love

Posted on August 2, 2019 by livingasapprentices

This post was first published on December 3, 2018.  I was reminded of it when someone unexpectedly “liked” it last week.  I like it, too. It still speaks to our chaotic world. How can I be a life-giving presence in … Continue reading →

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