January is always a good time to pause, look, listen and observe life. Likely you have your own list of questions in addition to these, and these are the right questions to ask. No one drifts into a healthy life and soul. It takes intentional investment with solid practices and rhythms. There are no shortcuts.…
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One of the favorite phrases we use on an Altar retreat is pause, look, listen and observe. Giving attention to what and who is around us is what makes life special, fills it with meaning, and helps us connect to the present moment. Thinking of mindfulness and attention, several vignettes come to mind: Relationships, with…
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This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) As I sit at a Colorado lodge after just ending our Soul of a Pastor Retreat and preparing…
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