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Ever since my two great-aunts spoiled me rotten as a child, I've had a soft spot in my heart for senior citizens. Aunts Rite (for Marguerite) and Bess were my own personal fairy godmothers. They delighted in taking me shopping every year for an unasked-for-but-much-needed new dress. They quietly slipped me a whole half-dollar when my younger sisters received only quarters. Aunt Bess shamelessly doted on me, marveling that at age 4, I loved jigsaw puzzles. My favorite was a 500-piece beauty showing a massive blue whale breaching in a white-capped sea. I spent many happy hours with Aunt Bess patiently fitting those lovely pieces together.
As an oldest and somewhat hyper-responsible girl-child, I must have needed their coddling. Anyway, that's what I tell myself today. (It helps with the guilt.) My great-aunts never married (though both had beaux) and held good jobs working in retail back in the day when locally owned department stores could still prosper. Since their sister, my mom's mother, died when Mom was 11, my sisters and I became surrogate grandchildren. With our parents, we regularly visited on weekends and holidays enjoying sumptuous home-cooked dinners lovingly prepared by Aunt Rite.
It broke my heart when Aunt Bess died in a nursing home three years after contracting Alzheimer's disease. I was 22, a registered nurse, and wondered what was up with this death thing anyway? A year later, I nursed Aunt Rite after surgery for what turned out to be ovarian cancer. I stayed with her for two nights at the hospital before departing for graduate school. When I went in to say goodbye, she looked at me with her steady blue eyes and imparted this succinct bit of advice: "Always stay true to your religion, kid."
I quickly (too quickly) responded: "You'll see me again Aunt Rite, I'll be home for Thanksgiving." She shook her head and didn't reply. Although the doctors had said death was months away, Aunt Rite joined Aunt Bess in heaven just three days later.
Because I had these really great great-aunts, I always enjoyed working with "the elderly" in my nursing career and thereafter. I admired their kindly wisdom and secretly envied such steady patience in the face of adversity.
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So I was intrigued to learn about a retired nurse's creative at-home spiritual companioning outreach to seniors. The Living Room Retreats project is the brainchild of Joanne Sheldon, a former hospice nurse educator. Working in hospice, Joanne frequently observed an unfolding spiritual component that she believes her clients didn't always know how to articulate.
"Noticing that spiritual component led me to recognize that elders -- not just the dying -- had similar needs," she said. Without knowing of her interest, Joanne's boss forwarded a serendipitous email she had received about the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University. Just a year away from retirement, Joanne decided to enroll in the two-year certificate program.
After completing her training, Joanne provided spiritual services to the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, a program designed for active folks 55 and over. "But then I got to thinking," she said. "There are lots of elderly people who are used to going to parish missions for Lent and can't get out anymore."
After talking it over with her pastor, Joanne placed a notice in her parish bulletin offering the Living Room Retreats to anyone who wished to participate during the six weeks of Lent.
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Religion and spirituality are touchy subjects for most people, but the Center for Diversity and Inclusion took the topic head-on at itsfirst Cultural Conversation of the semester Tuesday.
Students from all backgrounds filed in to share their perspectives on religion and spirituality during the hour-long discussion. The dialogue shifted from how each student related to religion or spirituality to defining what each entity meant to them to discussing ways in which students connected to a higher power.
Organizational leadership and supervision junior Chad Sebastien is a regular at the Center and said he has found his home on campus after transferring from Lee College in Baytown.
My favorite part is seeing where everybodys mind is and where they stand, Sebastien said. If you want to get involved or meet wonderful people that can help you get to your next chapter in life or just help you network, the Diversity Center is a great place.
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The Center hosts Cultural Conversations twice a semester and aims to discuss topics that dig a little deeper into the diversity students share in a setting that is welcoming and relaxed.
I think any time youre talking about diverse topics people can get uncomfortable, Director of the Center Niya Blair said. But we are hoping to help move people past that uncomfortable state to understanding; we want everyone to feel good about themselves and whatever they believe.
Each conversation is facilitated by Blair and the Centers graduate assistant Jamie Gonzales. The two start a dialogue by asking students questions about the topic and then encourage them to expand on the issue.
We want people to engage and educate and empower one another, and we want to be the vessel for them to do that, Gonzales said. We want to be a safe place so that people can know that they can come here and be whoever they want to be and that they will be welcome.
Hotel and restaurant management junior Monique Hall said she was enlightened by the conversation and would definitely be back for future topics.
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This week, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is hosting Cultural Conversations: Religion and Spirituality, an intercultural dialogue about the distinctions between and intersections of religion and spirituality as a part of the AD Bruce Religion Centers 50th anniversary.
The conversation will befrom 12 to 1 p.m. onTuesday in the Student Center South, Room B12. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in the dialogue.
Not many universities have Religion Centers, and we are in a unique position to not only have one but also to have this conversation that explores this aspect of diversity, said CDI director Niya Blair.
The conversation, which will be led by student panelists, will focus on sharing personal definitions and interpretations of religion and spirituality. Individuals are encouraged to add to the dialogue by sharing how they connect with various identities. CDI is hoping that through theconversation, students will understanding while valuing diversity in all areas of life is so important to the university.
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion acknowledges religion and spirituality as important aspects of diversity, Blair said. We have a highly diverse campus and its important for usas a Centerto make sure voices from all aspects are heard, understood and valued.
It is important to continually have open dialogues about new and/or unfamiliar topics with individuals of various backgrounds and experiences because it can help expand our base understanding and help us view these topics from a perspective different than our own, Blair said. We hope to provide individuals of different backgrounds the opportunity to engage with one another while discussing different thoughts and points of view in a respectful and educational way.
We hope to expand others minds in regards to diversity and move the conversation forward.
Students can learn more about the conversation by visiting CDIs website.
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If you think somebody's famous because they've written scads of books on spirituality, traveled the world speaking about God's love, and have 150,000 people on a daily email list for meditations, then brace yourself for when that person sits down for a televised face-to-face interview with Oprah Winfrey.
"That person" is Franciscan Fr. Richard Rohr, and his interview with Winfrey will be seen on "Super Soul Sunday," which runs at 11 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, Feb. 8, on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. Rohr will be the first Catholic priest to appear on "Super Soul Sunday" since the series debuted in fall 2011, 101 episodes ago.
"We're prepared for the 'A.O.' effect -- After Oprah," laughed Rohr, who prefers to be addressed as just "Richard." "What it is is what it is."
Winfrey had Rohr in the interview chair for an hour and 20 minutes, the priest told Catholic News Service from the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, N.M., which he founded in 1987.
Rohr said Winfrey had one of his books in her hands during the interview. "She had highlighted page after page, arrow after arrow," he said. "She wasn't threatened by Catholic theology." But the book was so marked up, he added, "she didn't get to ask one-tenth of what she wanted to say."
After the interview, Rohr said, "they had me put on my Franciscan habit and go over to the old Mission Santa Barbara [in California] for another two hours. So I'm walking around there, looking holy. It was a bit embarrassing."
On top of that, a staffer at the Center for Action and Contemplation, at the show's request, sent them "lots of pictures from my boyhood -- everything: my first Mass, my ministry with the Indians. She sent them everything she could. I'm going to be as surprised as anybody" to see the finished product, Rohr said.
"Super Soul Sunday" runs just one hour. Take out the commercials and promos, and there's 42 minutes of content. "It's going to be interesting to me to see what she does include and what she drops," he said.
Still, the experience was quite positive, Rohr said. "We really connected, I think it's safe to say. If you care to watch, there's good chemistry between us. That started before they started filming, although we never met until that day. ... She's got an amazing mind and an amazing heart."
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In the backdrop of shifting global landscapes, corporate heads, business leaders, government heads and NGO's, from India and across the world, convened at the two-day annual conference- 'Corporate Culture and Spirituality' (CCS) by The Art of Living and the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB).
For two days, this diverse group addressed concerns and engaged in a candid dialogue on global issues affecting business and economic outlook and ways to sharpen corporate philanthropic practices.
The conference was inaugurated by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual leader & Humanitarian and Founder, Art of Living who said, "We need to drive a message into the budding entrepreneurs of society that it is smart to be ethical, it is smart to be service oriented, and it is smart to be sharing & serving. I hope this conference can bring up values like this to people around the world."
He also spoke about harnessing technology which connects the entire world to create actionable solutions globally and said, "Conferences are incomplete if they are not followed up with projects. Just talk will not suffice. Thought should follow an action plan."
Day 1 of the conference featured keynote presentations and addresses by eminent leaders top and renowned experts including Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Governor, Govt of Karnataka ; Juan Carlos Losada, Member of Parliament, Columbia; F K Morule, High Commissioner, South Africa; Daljit Singh, President, Fortis Group; Soumitra Bhattacharya, Joint Managing Director, Bosch Ltd., India, among others.
The other day saw an exciting line-up of speakers from organizations such as Amazon, Snapdeal, Paypal, TVS, SBI and many others, who addressed a range of issues under business through non-linear thinking and ways to unleash human potential.
H.E Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Governor of Karnataka said, "The earning of wealth must be linked to the development of the country."
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The soul of India is its pure spirituality. All religions propagate peace, love and brotherhood as its core value, says Sri M, the spiritual master and founder of Satsang Foundation who is presently on a 6,500-km mega Walk of Hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.
Talking to The Hindu , he said, We may disagree with each other, but, we have to stop killing each other and that too in the name of God and religion.
The 66-year old spiritual leader says all are part of the very same soul and spirit, adding that his mission is to spread the message of this spiritual oneness which, according to him, is the key prerequisite for achieving development in real terms.
Sri M said the idea of this mega walk with a mission to restore the soul of India came to his mind a decade ago. Cutting across political barriers, I went and met every leader, including the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All praised it as a very good idea. Basically, every human being wants to do it, but, they are unable to practice it owing to different circumstances, says he. Sri M said he has been receiving tremendous response to the Walk of Hope programme. I went to Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Godhra and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and walked from Kabir Chowra to the orthodox belt of Banaras. I found the people really enthusiastic to join the walk and they are even ready to bear the expenses of the event.
Urging more and more people to join the Walk of Hope, Sri M says it is going to be a new learning experience and that too in the larger interests of national development.
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Monkeys and the Chair: Josiahs Story honors the life and influence of Josiah Peacock, a charismatic young man born with severe cerebral palsy not that he ever let that slow him down.
His mother, Renee Oppenheim Peacock, of Grand Junction, wrote Josiahs story in essay form, weaving in stories of their big, extended, four-generation family including children born to them, adopted by them and in their foster care.
Laurena Mayne Davis: How did you decide on the title Monkeys and the Chair?
Renee Oppenheim Peacock: My husband and I have always referred to our kiddos as the monkeys. One night we were sitting at the dinner table discussing possible titles when he said, A Bunch of Monkeys and a Wheelchair.That was a tad awkward, so we shortened it to Monkeys and the Chair: Josiahs Story, and it stuck.
Davis: Why was it important for you to tell Josiahs story?
Peacock: When Josiah became ill I started to write about him. I realized that his life was exceptional and his spirit needed to be captured. I knew, deep in my heart, that I had to share this amazing and intelligent child with the world. Not only because he was such a character, but because he defied the odds and took away all of my excuses to be mediocre. He lived in a crippled, limited body yet he was the happiest person I knew. Anyone lucky enough to have met him would agree that he changed peoples lives for the good.To not share his life would have been criminal!
Davis: Why is it important to you to include Scripture with Josiahs story?
Peacock: Josiah was a very spiritual child, so writing about him without using the Bible would make about as much sense as putting lipstick on a moose. Even though he could not control his own body, he would raise his hands in worship and pray for his brothers and sisters. He was a voice of reason, an encourager and a leader even from his wheelchair.He was intimate with God in ways that I can only hope to emulate.
Davis: I imagine readers will, like I did, marvel at your ability to care for so many children, many with special needs. How did you maintain your energy and positive attitude?
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