Author: Omer Learning

I love the beauty of spring flowers in the garden. Hellebores come first. Then crocus and forsythia to daffodils to tulips; now dogwood and next azalea and rhododendron. In between, the bleeding hearts, hyacinth and others. The light passing through translucent petals and the scent are marvelous. And that’s just the beginning of the season

–Jeanne

I’ve been listening to a podcast recently called LeVar Burton Reads, in which he reads short stories and shares a few personal thoughts about the authors and narratives. Something about hearing this guy who I feel like I have a connection with, from Roots, to Reading Rainbow, to Star Trek: The Next Generation, and his passion for storytelling, discovering meaning, and interpreting stories in a hopeful way, just inspires me and gives me hope that there’s still so much to be discovered in the world. That’s a lot from a 22 minute podcast episode!

Learn More at: https://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/
–Anoynmous

For me, when the world seems too crazy and out of control, I look for meaning and relief in nature. My favorite is the W&OD trail. A long bike ride, even on a cool day, pushing myself, being out in the open, feeling the miles go by, mingling with other riders along the ways, gives me that sense of connection. The world will be OK.

Learn More at: https://www.facebook.com/WODFriends
–Ken Ackerman

This poem, “Miriam’s Daughter,” touches me with its focus on the importance of hope in the darkest of times. That ability to hope for a better world even when things seem hopeless is one way I sense the divine in the world

I found this on RitualWell, one of my favorite resources

Learn More at: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriams-daughter/
–Debbie Ann Doyle Ainspan

The Torah uses the phrase ‘gathered unto his people’ in describing the death of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Aaron. I believe that is the destiny of all of us. I believe that there is a cosmic consciousness from which we are born, and to which we return when we die.

I believe that we are all part of the cosmic consciousness, even while we are alive; I sometimes sense it. If enough people believed this, perhaps there wouldn’t be so much heartlessness and hypocrisy in the world.

–Milt Hess