Message

As the beloved French folk say, "Adieu," which translates "I commend you to God!" And, you are dear class of 2011, set off to go on your pilgrimage, wherever that journey takes you and whoever that life begs you to become, not alone and with God.

Our hearts and prayers go with you as you venture out and become! Remember always who you are, sons and daughters of a loving and living Creator who hopes, in every moment, on your ever becoming real grown - ups, lovers and caretakers of God's creation, transformers of this world.

Your presence is already missed. Evenso, we await your myriad returnings in life story and song, tales told and songs sung of Innocents' claiming a world that is filled with light, born of justice, and ever proclaiming of peace.

"I don’t want to have lived in vain, like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to people, even those I have never met. I want to go on living, even after my death. And that’s why I am grateful to God for having given me this gift which I can use to develop and
express all that’s inside me."
*Anna Frank

Message-on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10

Please find and bring Henri Nouwen's Life of the Beloved to class.

Message-on Wednesday, November 3rd and Thursday, 11th's classtime - CAFE BOMBAY

Dear Meaning folk,

As we conclude our discovery of Hinduism, my sense is that you might enjoy venturing into the experience of enjoying some Indian cuisine. Depending on the class, we will be journeying off to Café Bombay either Wednesday or Thursday of next week. This restaurant serves a wonderful, authentic Indian cuisine buffet during the week. My hope is that we will eat our lunch meal in a manner true to the people and culture of India. Please bring $15 in cash ($11.20 – buffet cost plus a beverage (mango lassi or chai) and tip) on your particular lunch day.

The lunchtime schedule:

Wednesday class – meets 1:35-3:00 p.m. – meet at 1:15 p.m., my office (211)

Thursday class – meets 11:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. – meet at 11:00 a.m., my office (211)

Thanks so much for your gracious participation in this luxury of a lunchtime outing.

Message-on Monday, October 4th's classtime - YOGA

Please bring comfortable clothes and either a yoga mat or towel for class on MONDAY, October 4th. Your beloved and bare feet are also required!

Message-on Journals

Make certain to be attentive to and with your journals. These are for in class journal reflections as well as taking notes on your reflections and dreams, as they are born. The first journal entry will be picked up on Monday, September 27. In the meantime, feel free to be attentive to your reflections and dreams, making them known in your journaling space. This journal is yours to make your own.