The Arc of Love Love creates us. Love translates us. Love defines us. Love refines us. Love sustains us. And, in the end Love explains us. by Kevin Fickenscher For Valentine’s Day 2021

When the last parent dies, it leaves a void that we did not expect. Even after a long, painful, and arduous illness where memories have been lost long ago — it’s still a void, an abyss of emotions. In many respects, the final torch has been passed with the realization…

First Hear and Listen with Intent to Learn and Act One of the contemplative song writers I have come to appreciate is Christopher Grundy who has a way of creating a mystical calling when you are in search of a meditative mood. His song, Invocation, offers the listener an invitation…

by Kevin Fickenscher We all seem to be either glued to the tube for the latest evolution of commentary and inside information or we have totally turned off what is happening in the world and diverted our attention to other interests. I must admit that I am part of the…

[Note Co-Author = Larry Ozeran] Over the last several years, there has been a subtle but consistent shift in the tenor of our dialogue as a nation. Rather than engaging in dialogue, too frequently we move towards our respective corners where each side of the discussion offers simplistic commentary rather…

Our Common Thread An Introduction Over the last couple of decades, I’ve had the opportunity to travel widely throughout the world. Those trips, especially over the last decade, have taken me to all manner of temples, shrines, and churches representing multiple religious traditions. In particular, I’ve been struck by the…