The Sacred Pause

A Free Weekly Gathering in Silence

In a world of constant noise, urgency, and uncertainty, The Sacred Pause offers a simple invitation: to stop, be still, and rest in silence—together.

This is not a class, workshop, or discussion. It is a quiet, shared experience designed to create space for calm, clarity, and inner grounding.

No meditation, prayer, or mindfulness experience is required. You don’t need to prepare or participate in any particular way. Simply arrive as you are.

We are living in an unpredictable, hurting world and need one another now more than ever – to love, be loved, to care, to do the right thing, to speak up… and the list goes on. 

Sometimes, we just need to stop, pause, rest, and recover. May you take time to rest in your still point this holiday season, find gratitude, and the next right action when the time is right. 

“Grounded Gratitude” means you are identifying ways in which you are thankful for ALL of what you are navigating, not just the high points. It’s a mindful practice about also finding the positive or blessing in the low points or what is not wanted. THIS is the REAL work of gratitude.

It’s been a while since I communicated, as I have been full in so many ways! I am still ensconced in my leadership and organization development work – and I graduated from seminary in June as an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister. This just adds to my eclectic background and ways I can be present and of service to a world transforming.

It’s Valentine’s day - a holiday to celebrate love and loving relationships.

In the United States, we have a lot of changes taking place. Some of my colleagues are happy, some are not. Despite our differences, how can we show love, care and kindness for our fellow human beings?

Last week, I told a story about an interaction with my stepson where I asked him to cut a watermelon. I showed him how to do it but I neglected to share an important detail in the story.

The other day, I asked my stepson to cut a watermelon to help with preparing dinner. It was a large watermelon and he was overwhelmed by the task – not sure he could safely do it without cutting himself, and he didn’t know how to “properly” cut a watermelon.