by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog
Faith and Trust- As the new year dawns, we tend to hear a lot about what is coming next…next this month, next this quarter, next this year. Regardless of the emphasis on living in the moment and staying present – we still are endlessly considering the future. I...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Jan 5, 2024 | Blog
Conscious Community Many years ago my dear friend talked to me about building community – or joining one; but the emphasis was on building. I remember being somewhat nauseated by the idea. At the time, all I could think about was spending time alone…moving to an...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Dec 29, 2023 | Blog
A New Heaven and New Earth This is the week that our minds turn towards the New Year and for some -resolutions, plans or ideas. I stopped writing resolutions many years ago- they were year after year the same thing – get more exercise, change or go on a diet, plan...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Dec 22, 2023 | Blog
Holy Light -Holy Night- Regardless of your chosen celebration this season -there are times when the Light gives us a sense of all things sacred. The story of the coming of the Christ child exists in many traditions and myths. Special people show up in the form of...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog
The Light Never Goes Out I am sure you have all done the following as kids…you close your eyes outside in the evening to see how dark it actually looks. And then you realize there is still light around you no matter how dark it may seem. This is a good metaphor for...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog
Faith and Light Arguably I could say this was the worst year of my life – broken arm, surgery, dead husband, difficult friendships, and I could go on..there have been moments when I was doubled over in pain and sadness. And then I started to look more deeply. This is...
