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Drawing Closer to Others
African Wisdom
Proverbs are a mirror in which a community can look at itself and a stage on which to expose itself to others.
— Patrick A. Kililombe in Towards an African Narrative Theology
A Prayer for the Fearless Protesters in Tibet
Over the past year, 30 young Tibetans have committed self-immolation as a form of self-sacrifice to draw attention to the relentless oppression by the Chinese in their homeland. On March 26, 2012, a…
Feeling Fully Alive
Psychological Wisdom
Children are messengers from a world we once deeply knew, but have long since forgotten.
— Alice Miller in Full Esteem Ahead by Diane and Julia Loomans
Cultural Wisdom
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Gandhiji: The Father of My Nation
by Prerna Chatterjee for KidSpirit’s Conflict and Peacemakers issue
"Love feels no burdens, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; fo…
The Barn Raising Lineage
In rural America during the 18th and 19th century, it was common for a community to come together to build a barn. Every farmer needed a barn, but it was impossible for one family to put one up them…
The Glass Wing
By Lucca Carlevarini
When I was six years old, I traveled to Costa Rica with my family. I made a fantastic discovery! A butterfly with transparent wings. This butterfly was so amazing and eye-op…