Musings at the intersection of spirituality, religion, science, and politics…
It is often a painful experience to live authentically when it puts us at odds with our friends and family. Our brains have evolved to organize almost all of our thoughts and behavior through group identities and group cohesion. … This is part of the reason why our communities are not thrilled if we decide to chart a new course with our lives.” #dailyoffice
“The minute that we start focusing more on the rituals and traditions themselves instead of what they point to, we’ve lost sight of the bigger picture.”
“This is one of the many lessons we can take away from these stories: believe the women; they are usually among the first to receive knowledge of God’s work among us.” #dailyoffice
“In this story Joseph of Arimathea uses his position of privilege and authority to follow his conscience and side with the marginalized, showing compassion and solidarity with those his friends considered to be a threat to their privileged place of power.” #dailyoffice
Hazelnut Notes 