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Kindness in the midst of the storm

Kindness in the midst of the storm

by | Oct 13, 2026 |

Well we certainly live in some interesting yet chaotic times. In such times it is easy to either tune out of current events or to throw one’s hands up in the air as a lamentation against things that we cannot control. Our democratic values and beliefs about equity, truth and virtue winning out in the end-all are under attack. There are wars that start up and seem to go on forever. People are caught up in all of this mess as we see prices increase for everything from carbon based fuel to groceries. Here in Canada we are facing an economic trade war for daring to stand up to tyrants and bullies.

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The joy of watching tree trimmers

The joy of watching tree trimmers

by | Jul 14, 2026 |

I’ve always been fascinated by tree trimmers. As a boy, I watched with awe as they skillfully trimmed a high branch or took down a huge tree. My first career ambition was to be a guy high up in the tree with a hard hat on and a chain saw hanging from my belt. 

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Expanding Play in Tough Times

Expanding Play in Tough Times

by | Apr 14, 2026 |

It’s not hard to see the tensions between a life committed to love and justice for all and one focused on destroying enemies and protecting the few. Easter Sunday 2026 offered one of the clearest pictures of this contradiction. This post is about the importance of play in a world in distress.

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Connecting Spring Hope with Action

Connecting Spring Hope with Action

by | Apr 7, 2026 | ,

A few days ago, I joined other Christians in celebrating Easter. Whether through faith or nature or personal choices, spring is for many a time of hope. Depending of course on where you live, “spring” may begin at different times of the year. Today’s reflections are about the connection between hope and action. This post is in part a response to the challenge in last week’s piece Anchoring Joy by A. Adar Ayira on how joy is a different experience for Black people than white people.

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Life Sings in the Tension

Life Sings in the Tension

by | Mar 10, 2026 |

“It’s a crummy world out there, and if you don’t know it, we’ll give you a field trip.  It’s a beautiful world out there, and if you don’t know it, we’ll give you a field trip.  When I wake up, I’m not sure if I’m called to save it, or savor it. I stretch that tension– until life sings.” (unknown source)

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Year-End Reflections on Hope

Year-End Reflections on Hope

by | Dec 30, 2025 |

The Sunday before Christmas, my extended family gathered for a holiday meal and gift exchange to celebrate the season together. My sister has hosted this event since my Mom and Dad became physically unable to do so. My Mom and Dad were in their late 80s when they passed and had hosted our family gathering for over 60 years. That is a lot of tradition—and a lot of love—handed down.

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About Tom Adams

Tom AdamsTom Adams writes and speaks on topics vital to the intersection of our personal lives with our community and global lives. He has for decades been engaged in and written about nonprofit leadership and transitions, spirituality and spiritual growth, how we each contribute to a more just and equitable world and recovery from addictions and the Twelve Step recovery movement.