(photo New day, new hope by Takky edine, 2014) I want to talk about how some things we learn from the morning prayers (Lauds) in the Liturgy of the Hours today relate to forgiveness, and reinforce the importance of forgiveness. But before I do that, I think I need to do something I haven't done … Continue reading Daily Well-Being and Happiness
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Forgiveness in Elder Flourishing
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota, 2025) This is the time of year when the Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is in bloom and we can see all kinds of pollinators busily working the flowers. As you can see in the photo, it’s an amazing sight of coexistence, not to mention that you may be … Continue reading Forgiveness in Elder Flourishing
Co-Reflection Transforms Reconciliation
(photo by Harli Marten, 2016) A new study by Australian researchers suggests that transgressions between couples may actually strengthen their relationship when the reconciliation process includes co-reflection. This growth is termed Post-Transgression Relationship Growth or "PTRG" for short. In co-reflection, relationship partners relationship partners working through the incident together (Thai et al., 2023). The researchers … Continue reading Co-Reflection Transforms Reconciliation
Strive to Do Good to All
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota, 2025) It may look like a flower at first, but this is actually a very small delicate mushroom growing along our pasture fence line. It's called an Orange Pinwheel (Marasmius siccus) and definitely catches the eye with its saffron color. This mushroom is famous for its ability to … Continue reading Strive to Do Good to All
“I fall to pieces…”
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota, 2025) The weather is a bot cooler this weekend in Central Minnesota. It may just be a coincidence, but there seem to be more large dragonflies flying this weekend. The cooler temperatures make pasture management a pleasant day outdoors. I came upon this Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) on … Continue reading “I fall to pieces…”
Authentic Human Flourishing
Pope Leo emphasised that the vision of a flourishing life is often distorted in today’s world. “Today, a flourishing life is often confused with a materially wealthy life or a life of unrestricted individual autonomy. The so-called ideal future presented to us is often one of technological convenience and consumer satisfaction. Yet we know this … Continue reading Authentic Human Flourishing
New Heart, Natural Heart
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota, 2025) One thing that you start seeing in the woods around the oak savanna this time of year is a noticeable addition of mushrooms. This trend starts in late summer and will have a crescendo in the fall. These mushrooms caught my eye as I was walking through … Continue reading New Heart, Natural Heart
As We Forgive
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota 2025) After sharing a photo of closed Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) flowers a while back, I thought I really should make a point to share with you a photo of the fully blossomed flower so as to do them some justice. When you head out into the woods … Continue reading As We Forgive
You’ve Got a Friend
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota 2025) Wild grapes frequently show up on the borders of pastures here on the oak savanna of Central Minnesota. This year I made a point to help them grow by doing some vine dressing and using the fence around the north pasture as a scaffold of sorts. More … Continue reading You’ve Got a Friend
Many reasons, all of them good!
(photo by Tom Delaney, Sherburne County, Minnesota, 2025) The air is a bit cooler in the mornings and evenings of late. On any walk it is a small joy to see the Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) in bloom. The Evening Primrose is a species native to our oak savanna, is also known by the name … Continue reading Many reasons, all of them good!
Live and Forgive 