Presence: Experiencing God Each And Every Day

I celebrate with my students the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and reflect on how the 12 Step promises are like the stars which guide us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I am overjoyed when I go and hear my student preach at her church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I have a good evening at the winery and enjoyed meeting an Indian couple and making a connection which may allow me to play cricket someday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I show the Mr. Rogers Google Doodle to my students to remind us that "love your neighbor" is at the heart of Christ's message. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

The teachers at my school and I walk through the details of an "Active Shooter" Scenario in our building. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Two events on the calendar came together in my class in an unusual way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I am moved by an NPR story about great kindness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I attend a 12 Step Meeting and am struck my how we express authority in our communal decision making. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I had two simultaneous experiences of the Love of God as a sat meditating after Communion today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It's my first day working with the new owner and I hear two great stories from customers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I taught today about the brain and the mind and was quite impressed when a student knew what the amigdala is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I take students harvesting in a community garden with our Care 4 Creation Association. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My Religion teaching colleagues from around the sickest had our annual conversation with our Bishop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I feel sad and heavy after a day of remembrance and learning of a change happening in my work life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I celebrate Rosh Hashana with my students before hearing troubling news within my school community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I am struck by the power sms meaning of Jesus' cry of "Ethphatah!" in this week's gospel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I work all day - noon to 9 pm at my Saturday winery job. And I receive wisdom from Pam - a regular. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

The day started with me feeling heavy, sick and anxious. Yet I received energy and focus and taught a pretty good day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I record in the morning before I head to school and reflect on some funny moments teaching yesterday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I record in the morning after an exhausting and troubling day. And I find hope in a song this morning - "Love Letters to God" by Nahko and Medicine for the People" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support