A Beacon of Light

“The heat of autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens apples, the other turns them to cider.”  Jane Hirshfield When I think of the season of autumn, I think of words like brisk, cozy, chilly, and colorful. I also find myself immersed in a pumpkin-spice culture: pumpkin-spice latte, pumpkin-spice breads and muffins,…

Brother David Steindl-Rast has made a name for himself as the “Guru of Gratitude.” His insights into what it means to be happy in life, and his claim that gratitude is the key to happiness, has inspired thousands of women and men around the world. I invite you to take a break — a 24-minute…