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Tikkun Olam: To Heal or Repair the World

Tikkun Olam: To Heal or Repair the World

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Spiritual

Several months ago, I had a dream in which I saw every religion represented by a building, such as you would think of temples and churches. The buildings were set in a large circle, and their doors were wide open, facing each other. The message was: when the doors of...
Joy is the Lantern that Lights the Way

Joy is the Lantern that Lights the Way

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Spiritual

“Joy is the lantern that lights the way through the dark times and the motivator propelling us toward dreams.” (Moss) Carols are playing in the background of pre-Christmas festivities. The tree that stands so proudly in front of me is gaily lit with the...
The Lesser Known Traditions of Mumming and Cristmas Crackers

The Lesser Known Traditions of Mumming and Cristmas Crackers

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food

A conversation with a shopper in T.J. Maxx inspired this post. The shopper was admiring a festive display of Christmas crackers. Not the kind of crackers you eat. These are the kind that holds a surprise inside and is made from a paper tube and decorative paper....
Christmas Card Greetings for the Grieving

Christmas Card Greetings for the Grieving

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Grief, Spiritual

Grief lies between the light and the dark.  Grieving is especially hard during the holiday season. Seeing sparkly tinsel, shiny gold and silver ornaments, or even light-adorned trees takes significant effort and may even be impossible. For many, Christmas cards hold a...
Hope is built by People Doing Acts of Justice in an Unjust World

Hope is built by People Doing Acts of Justice in an Unjust World

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Spiritual

Do you consider November as the charitable giving month? There’s a November day dedicated to giving, and that day is Giving Tuesday. It is always the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Since its inception in 2012, nonprofits have raised more than $1.9B. November...
Giving is Simply Good for Our Souls

Giving is Simply Good for Our Souls

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Spiritual

Thich Nhat Hanh, a philosopher known often as the “father of mindfulness,” wrote, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”  Sometimes a smile is all the connection we need. I once...
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