An ecology of the spirit

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Humanity exists as part of an ecosystem, a web of life. In An Ecology of the Spirit (1994) I wrote that eco-spirituality is a harmony that encompasses the sacredness of nature as central to human existence.

Less “doing,” more “being”

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My poetry often includes animals. They are nature’s true teachers and I am fortunate to learn from them every day. Cat Tony continues to be a centerstage Buddha in my daily routine and encourages me to stop and rest, observe and enjoy.

Connecting with others as we grow older

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The Dalai Lama emphasizes that, no matter the advances in medicine and general health, our time here remains brief.

The Church’s past and its future

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Think of the police and the military, which are both rank-and-respect organizations much as the church Curia. It's a big blow for the Curia to find that the cosmic Chief may not care all that much about celibacy. God He/She might be just fine with women priests. And gay priests.

“Rope which has been twisted and then unraveled”

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In many ways I think of my life and writing in terms of Gerard Manley Hopkins' line, as "a length of rope which has been twisted and then unraveled."