Inspiration
Living a Vibrant Spiritual Life
Here you’ll find writings from our staff and associates. In the pursuit of a Vibrant Spiritual Life, you might appreciate words of inspiration and encouragement. We update this page regularly with fresh words and ideas; please return frequently!
No Self Without Others
Why We Need Each Other to Go Deeper by CSW Director Rob Field Ubuntu - South African word that means “I am because we are” I’ve just returned from the memorial service of a beloved friend. This dearly departed soul was such a loving person, knew so many people, and...
Dear America
Dear America - A Message of Concern by CSW Director Rob Field July 4, 2023 Dear America, On your birthday, I want to tell you that I really do love you. There’s no other country for me. But I have have something else to tell you, and I think Independence Day is...
What Animals Can Teach Us about Unity
by CSW Director Rob Field I’m a sucker for “odd animal friends” photos. I could look at them all day. This one is a favorite: Anjana the chimpanzee loves to help an animal rehabilitator care for orphans, like these tiger cubs. Unusual animal friendships...
To Move from Loneliness to Solitude, Begin Within
To Move from Loneliness to Solitude, Begin Within by CSW Director Rob Field Hours ago, I walked — no, I floated — out of a sacred ritual, conducted in a hillside chapel, on a sunny and beautiful spring day. I say I “floated” because the prayers, music, sacred...