My institution is embroiled in a discussion “regarding denominational affiliation,” or “our denominational affiliation.” As the Faculty Representative to the Board, I have been trying to listen thoroughly so to represent my colleagues to the Board of Trustees for whatever matters are arising, will arise in the next year of executive leadership transition. But I’m not sure my reticence to lend any voice to the discussion has to do with my conviction that “leadership is listening.” I just can’t get worked up about any part of this discussion. Finally, it arose in me today to ponder on the page a bit. What might I learn about what I am thinking, feeling, here? [Image: inviting all who read to gather around a campfire to listen, prayer, honor the sacred...] In a variety of ways, we’ve been having this discussion for years now. I’m bored with it, then? It never seems to lead us to greater unity or to greater passion for any shared mission. It has resulted in the departure of a valued colle...
...in a listening project into stories (others' and/or my own) not held deeply or heard thoroughly in the institutions and culture(s) we've created. A place to explore hope, healing, love without reciprocity...transforming culture by surrendering into Hope and Belonging here, now, this moment...
