Homework

In light of the panic that seems to set in every time I explore my social media feeds, I've been sending silent pleas out to the internet universe for positive, thoughtful, relevant reading material. Apparently my prayers are now being answered. In fact, I feel almost bombarded by the sudden onslaught of meaningful things to read on topics near and dear.

So, with that in mind, here's a roundup of writings that I intend to read during the next month. A mental advent calendar, if you will.

In case you also are in the market for some fun holiday "homework", the list and links are here:

An Economic Justice and Poverty themed issue of the Friends Journal (Dec. 2015)

My brilliant bestie's excellent reading and viewing suggestions on exclusion and forgiveness-related topics

A reflection from Jeremiah on hope

More to come!

For e.

I'm losing my mind, she said, yet again.
Heartbreak - the familiar friend - is setting in,
settling in and setting up shop,
while I try to keep up
sweep up
the residues of negative thoughts
and borrowed trouble,
fears that bubble up and fog my view.
Let the rain fall, sure,
but not the tears,
not the bad news bears and silver-lininged clouds
not the thunder, so loud.
Love's dark lover, loss, is at my door
once more
beating out a quiet rhythm
only I can hear.
I want to swim in your smoothest skin,
laugh at every grin of yours,
rolling on the floor in delight
because you are my friend
have been and shall be
forever more -
That's something worth losing for.