Tag Archives: On Being

Moment of Wonder in a Train Station

LIVING AS APPRENTICES On Being (the radio show and website)  is one of my favorite “growing spaces.”  It often contributes to my goal of finding the perfect, daily moments of nothing-special that, simply by virtue of noticing them, become  possibilities of … Continue reading

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The Parable of the Carrot

Living as Apprentices Gardeners know that root vegetables thrive in cold weather.  However, did you know that root vegetables, like carrots, have to endure the stress of several intense freezes to create the best taste. In fact, Chef Dan Barber reports, … Continue reading

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When Helping Hurts

LIVING AS APPRENTICES I have shared a lot recently about my life as a co-dependent enabler. I talk about the years in my past when I (subconsciously) sought out needy people with the goal of “fixing” them. I point out … Continue reading

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On Harmony and Mindfulness

THE TWELVE STEPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION “For Jesus, and thus for we who strive to follow him, to glorify God comes down to this: to faithfully finish whatever God gives us to do. To face with courage all the moments of our lives—challenging and joyful, tedious and fearful and glad—without … Continue reading

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A Shadow Boxing Post Script

Bobby McFerrin, best known to some of us by his rendition of the song Don’t Worry, Be Happy, is a ten-time Grammy award winner, vocal innovator and improviser, world renowned conductor of classical music, and a vocal teacher.  He is … Continue reading

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