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Cherish is a Verb.

Father Richard Rohr is one of my mentors. He doesn't know that because he mentors millions of people. In his 56 years as a Priest, he's written more than 30 books. As a beautiful gift to posterity, the wise folks at the Center for Action and Contemplation, which Father Richard founded in Albuque...

Feb 28, 2026 faith good work love

A Contentment Practice.

A client asked me recently to talk about "being patient in the waiting." She didn't elaborate, but I have a hunch her larger question is this: "I want to be done with this struggle, to finally get to the other side, but I'm not there yet. How do I stay hopeful and patient as I slog through the s...

Nov 27, 2025 breathwork faith patience

Love God. Make Art.

It's been a roller coaster few weeks around here, and while I knew it would be, it didn't make the climbs and drops any easier. In short, we left Wyoming a few weeks ago, with three horses, two dogs, a loaded truck and trailer and a camper. We set the circus down in Central New Mexico, where Sa...

Oct 21, 2025 death to sparkleprincess faith good work

What's your purpose?

I was at a party over the weekend, talking with a young man who is maybe 24. He's been working a job in sales and is good at it, but it holds no meaning for him and he's antsy about it. It made me think of a recent Pew study that found 95 percent of teens said “having a job or career they enjoy” ...

Sep 02, 2025 faith midlife purpose

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