From the Outside In: Qi Gong for the First Time with Kathleen Sakovitz
By Eilaf Abdulrahman Farajalla I stared at the screen and sounded out the words. I felt silly. A quick Internet search later and I...
Hi, My name is Eilaf. I'm Open Spirit's summer intern.
Hi. My name is Eilaf and I am your summer intern. I am a first year Master’s of Theological Studies student at Harvard Divinity School...
Dreaming Together: The People's Inauguration
On Sunday evening, I attended a Zoom event at which we were invited to reflect on hopes and dreams. We shared our hopes for our...
The People's Inauguration
Dear friends, I am still reeling from the images on my TV screen on Wednesday afternoon. I am horrified. I am worried. I am angry. I am...
"I can't breathe."
Dear friends, “I can’t breathe.” This anguished cry echoes through our nation. It echoes through the video that shows George Floyd, an...
Can We Find JOY in Teaching and Learning in Our Schools in Our Post COVID-19 World?
Dara Berry, Director of Operations at Open Spirit, as well as my new assistant director of the Nourishing Teachers/Strengthening...
Lighting Candles for our Friends in Sri Lanka
Dear friends, Yesterday, in my role as pastor of Edwards Church, I preached an Easter sermon. I focused on what I understand to be the...
Courageous Art
Strong solo voices filled Edwards Hall as guests arrived for our Inspiring Courage: Stories of Passion and Compassion speaker event on...
A letter in response to the Christchurch terror
Dear Friends, I went to bed last night aware that something horrible and hate-filled was happening in Christchurch, New Zealand. I woke...
Inspiring Courage - A Reflection
There are different ways to envision courage. Storybooks and news stories describe courageous heroes performing superhuman acts of...
