A Deficit of Curiosity

A Deficit of Curiosity

I continue to be intrigued by how unwilling we are to learn about ourselves, our relationships and the broader world. While I support the idea that not everyone needs or is suited for a structured university education, that does not mean we should stop growing in our...
The Strength of Softness

The Strength of Softness

Chaplaincy and life have taught me what makes or breaks a person is how they encounter and interact with suffering. Unfortunately, in the place of mercy, I grew up in a world that mistook hardness for strength. Violence was ordinary.  Silence was expected. Approval of...