Throughout our lives each of us experiences a series of initiations. These are rites of passage whereby we move from one level of awareness and understanding into a new, more expansive and profound one. The church calls these sacraments. Often these initiations involve pain, suffering, an enduring of fear, humiliation and loss of social Read More
Initiation by Fire
October 4, 2013
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Oct 08, 2013 6:38 AM EDT
Oh, John - it seems just when we think we've gone over enough of life's speed bumps, we're hit with another one - bigger and as challenging as those we've encountered before. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and continuing wisdom with us. As I sat with my 5 close friends from WU last fall, it stuck me how each of us has survived so many unexpected events in our lives - and now I watch my own kids, knowing that they, too, will survive the speed bumps they do/will face in their own lives. Rachel Naomi Remen is my favorite author for healing and understanding human nature. And you, John, are making equal contributions to that knowledge. Have as a good week! Sending prayers and positive energy your way.
- Vicki