I talk to a lot of people. I meet with people as a spiritual director, and listen to their stories. I meet with people as a consultant to nonprofit groups, and hear what they think of themselves as leaders and of their organizations. I talk to people at church; I talk with people as I […]
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One of the greatest gifts for me in being part of Facebook is the opportunity to reconnect with people I have not seen or talked with for a long time. Some of the first people who “friended” me on the day I set up my profile are people I have not talked with since we
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I read a lot. I have loved books for as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, I was one of those kids who perennially won the reading contests at the public library. I love bookstores and libraries, and can spend hours shopping for books online. There is nothing quite like the
Reflections on Anne Jackson’s, Permission to Speak Freely Read More »
Hello, and Happy 2011! New Year’s is one of my favorite holidays. I love the love the feeling of making a fresh start, letting go of the past, and turning the first page in a new book. I remember specific New Year’s holidays of past years, some in cities and some in the country. Growing
Always, We Begin Again (Happy New Year from the Strategic Monastic!) Read More »
I am trained and certified as a spiritual director. I am a lay oblate at a Benedictine monastery. I have also coordinated the contemplative life ministries at various churches. I practice, and introduce other people to, centering prayer. For a lot of people, hearing about prayer can create separation and build walls between us. Some
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It sometimes feels like living in the 21st century is all about getting and staying connected; to friends and family, to the internet, to popular culture, to podcasts and downloads. With the demands most of us have on our time and attention, it is easy for us to become imbalanced and to lose touch with
Introduction to Centering Prayer: January 22 Read More »
The following is a book review I recently had published on Bonnie Thurston’s For God Alone: A Primer on Prayer. I believe that God is always present and waiting for me to pay attention, and that prayer is the way I attend to God’s presence. Prayer is how I relate to God, and my “methods”
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My name is Greg. I’m a non profit management consultant and spiritual director. I am so excited to journey with you through this blog in 2011. It’s going to be a phenomenal year. Here are just some of the things I hope to blog about in 2011: Leadership Non-profit Management Tips Benedictine Spirituality “Faith on
Ring the Bells! This is my First Blog Post Ever! Read More »
