Presence: Experiencing God Each And Every Day

We have our first In The Know matchday and I experience God's Presence in the fondness for these students. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I enjoy a meal and conversation - communion actually - with my dear Sister-in-law visiting from out of town. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I see important connections between a tribute to Thomas Merton on the 50th anniversary of his sudden death and insights about religion in the U.S.A. by Andrew Sullivan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I watch the final performance of my son in his high school production of "A Christmas Carol" and reflect on it's Advent theme of transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My daughter performs in a big and special dance number and I feel joy at seeing how grown up she seems while I feel a bit sad thinking of how quickly she has grown up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My son performs in A Christmas Carol (as Narrator #5) and I am so proud of him! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

If you've listened to episodes #135, #128, #116, or #58 you know that the Keurig K coffee pods are a nemesis of mine. Today I was feeling grateful for a great alternative solution - the Hamilton Beach Brewstation 48466-MX (this is not a paid product endorsement - just a really cool thing which has helped the faculty at my school and also the earth!)

I sing this magnificent Advent hymn with my students and recall how much it means to me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I watch the #24HoursOfReality with my students and reflect on low or no carbon ways to solve problems - like raking leaves! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I am watching now (until 9pm EST on December 4th) the amazing, inspiring, unifying 24 Hours of Reality and it's focus on Caring for Creation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It's the first Sunday of Advent and experiencing Christ in others is on my mind. I saw Christ is these two boys I watched as I worked at the library. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Two friends do me, and the winery where I work, a big favor as I'm pouring wine in the "Annex" and not the main part of the winery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I begin to show my students the classic "The Truman Show," which when it was released in 1998 both predicted and parodied the ubiquitous "reality shows" of today. (Thanks for your patience as this is posted WAY late for Fri the 30th) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Not a promotion, but a positive commentary on a new grocery store in my neighborhood which will make a difference. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I witness a student stepping up to lead and support U.S. Senators (both of our Ohio ones) who voted to get the US out of the Yemen war. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

At the end of the first day after our holiday break, I am surprised by a good philosophical question - "How do we know something is real?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I don't shop myself, but am grateful when my parents shop for me and my family. Plus, research tells us of the carbon impact of online shopping. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I reflect on hitting a milestone of consecutive days of meditating and the difference it has made in my life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Warm memories come back as I hear the guys on "Podcast: The Ride" talk about the theme park from my growing up in Houston - Astroworld! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I don't really go to the mall on Black Friday. Instead I get off my butt and get out for my first walk in way too long. Gotta do it more often as I had forgotten how much I enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support