emily rapp

Emily Rapp's book, The Still Point of the Turning World, is a haunting and inspiring memoir about one woman's reflections on motherhood, from a mother whose young son is dying. Her words are poetic, focused, tender, grief-soaked and poignant. There are heart-piercing insights on profound and meaningful ideas: loss and love, life and purpose, science and religion, now and forever. I encourage you to read this truly beautiful book.

Inspiration from the Global Village

"This desire to pack the days full of meaning and memory was another kind of ambition: there was always something more you could say, do, become, always a reach for the 'what next?'. Sitting with Ronan on the couch, I often thought, How can I make this moment more precious? and then I'd realize with a sense of panic that no additional meaning needed to be sought or found. This was all there was."
Emily Rapp 

film friday: katrina kenison

Katrina Kenison on motherhood...

katrina kenison

Katrina Kenison is one of my favorite writers. I especially love her wise reflections on motherhood, the way her beautiful prose captures the soul of this sacred journey. I wholeheartedly encourage you to read her three books and blog, to feel resonance, learn from her insights, and open to the present moment (the one that is now).

Inspiration from the Global Village

"When we focus on what is good and beautiful in someone, whether or not we think that they 'deserve' it, the good and beautiful are strengthened merely by the light of our attention. When we choose to see and appreciate what is good and beautiful in our children, that goodness can't help but grow, and their beauty blossoms forth.” 

 

“Growth and transformation occur not by changing who we are, but as we summon the courage to be who we are.” 

Katrina Kenison