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June 22, 2016

Looking at Trump and Seeing Ourselves

Written by Parker J. Palmer

It's easy to blame Donald Trump for the fear and anger in this election cycle; it's much harder to see the deep roots of prejudice in ourselves and in our culture. Parker Palmer seeks a political reckoning beyond the language "us" and "them," toward a language of shared responsibility.

June 15, 2016

The Way of Being Lost

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Loss and trauma can cast us into uncertainty. Parker Palmer finds solace in the words of William Stafford, and wonders if being lost is the first step on a path to something better.

June 8, 2016

The Grit and Tender Gravity of Kindness

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Guided by Naomi Shihab Nye's beloved poem "Kindness," Parker Palmer reflects on our capacity to emerge from the depth of suffering, into the fullness of compassion.

June 1, 2016

What Moves and What Stays: The Essential Wisdom of Discernment

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Involvement is exhilarating, but saying yes to everything can be unhealthy in its own way. Guided by a poem by William Stafford, Parker Palmer points to the value of knowing when to engage, and when to let go.

May 25, 2016

Living From the Inside Out

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Walk straight into your not-knowing. Exercise your heart. Live as variously as possible. In this season of graduations, Parker Palmer offers six suggestions for traversing the savage and beautiful terrain of life.

May 18, 2016

The Big Question: Does My Life Have Meaning?

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Trying to answer the existential question of worth is inevitable, but flawed. With words from Czeslaw Milosz as his guide, Parker Palmer on the question we need not answer and the ultimate definition of love.

May 11, 2016

A Hippocratic Oath for Politicians: Good Medicine for the Body Politic

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Parker Palmer examines the guiding principles of care and healing at the center of a physician's practice, and wonders how they might revive the heart of political life.

May 4, 2016

Rappelling Together, Downward and Inward

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Facing fear is easier said than done. Parker Palmer on having an empathetic imagination for the inner battles we're all fighting, especially those we can't see.

April 27, 2016

The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice

Written by Parker J. Palmer

A helpful word can be a salve, but it's not always what we need. Parker Palmer on the power of quiet, unobtrusive presence to heal in troubled times.

April 25, 2016

Praise What Comes

Written by Parker J. Palmer

As I’ve said before, the late poet Jeanne Lohmann is one of my favorite poets — and “Praise What Comes” is one example of why. The poem comes from her 2003 collection, The Light of Invisible Bodies. This remarkable woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday AND published her 10th collection…

April 20, 2016

Embracing the Human Frailty

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Being part of the human race means embracing the fullness of people's behaviors. Parker Palmer on the demanding path toward wholeness with Rumi, Merton, and other mystics as his escorts.

April 13, 2016

Mentoring Is Not a One-Way Street: Inviting Youth to Make Music Together

Written by Parker J. Palmer

Wisdom isn't exclusive to folks with more years under their belts. Parker Palmer invites older generations to celebrate the gifts of the young — energy, vision, and hope — and recognize the valuable knowledge contained within in every age.

April 6, 2016

Loaves and Fishes Are Not Dead

Written by Parker J. Palmer

A story of travel gone bad and the catalyst for generosity, sharing, and making good on circumstances beyond one's control.

March 29, 2016

Spring Is Mud and Miracle

Written by Parker J. Palmer

The beauty of spring is as much in its muddiness as in its blooms. An encouragement to revel in the dance of mess and lavishness in this most colorful season.

March 23, 2016

What We Need Is Here

Written by Parker J. Palmer

What we need is within us and between us. With Wendell Berry at his side, Parker Palmer on the amazing abundance of self and community, and identifying what each of us has to offer.

March 16, 2016

A Paragon of Citizenship

Written by Parker J. Palmer

The best education is one in which we listen to each other. Parker Palmer tells the story of a New York City cab driver and how he exhibits the many qualities necessary to be a good citizen today.

March 9, 2016

Will Fascism Trump Democracy?

Written by Parker J. Palmer

The greatest threat to American democracy doesn't come from outside but from within. Parker Palmer serves up three traits to look for in a fascist leader — and words and a poem from Abraham Lincoln and W.H. Auden.

March 2, 2016

Don’t Let the Cynics Get You Down

Written by Parker J. Palmer

An encouragement from our house sage to see what others don't and not be afraid to show others that vision.

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