A quiet afternoon with Buddhist monks in metro Atlanta becomes a meditation on peace as daily practice, embodied hospitality, and the courage to become a living pilgrimage.
A Living Pilgrimage of Peace
Category: peace
Seeking Refuge, Finding Hope
At Casa Alterna, unexpected challenges foster unity and compassion. When eight asylum seekers arrived, long-term residents eagerly offered support, turning their own experiences into acts of healing. Together, they shared food, culture, and stories, creating moments of joy and hope. Such connections enhance our shared humanity and vision for a more beautiful world.
Clear Our Minds: Finding Healing in Nature
Amid these challenges, a heartfelt desire began to resonate within the walls of Casa Alterna: "We need an outing to clear our minds!"
“Beloved Strength: Welcoming New Life and Resilience”
The combined meaning of the babies’ names, 'beloved strength,' embodies the beauty and resilience within Casa Alterna’s walls, visible now more than ever.
Oooo, My Favorite!
There was room in the vehicle for an interfaith evening of illumination and joy.
The Solitude of Springer (essay)
Sitting in solitude beside Springer Mountain I mystically sense a gracious, indiscriminate love.
Advent Every Day
In the silence of last Sunday’s meeting for worship I heard one of the best Advent sermons ever.
Peace
These days I feel less like a wise elder and more like a frightened child who trusts in a loving Parent who identifies with both my sorrows and aspirations.
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