Carrie and Parker discuss The Growing Edge February question of the month. In February nature maintains a state of stillness in order to nurture its own growing edges. But we live in a culture that values (and sometimes requires) speeding. Parker and Carrie discuss slowing, stopping, lying low whether by choice or necessity. What do we learn, what can only happen when given time and space? What does it mean to live at the speed of our own souls?
Read MoreJoin us at the turn of the year as we explore the topic of getting unstuck and what it means to begin again. In this episode Carrie and Parker discuss the January question of the month:
“Where are you feeling called to ‘begin again’? Are there areas of your life and work where you’re feeling stuck, where would it be life-giving for you—and maybe for others—to gather up what you’ve learned and make a fresh start?”
Read MoreParker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer are joined by a special guest, poet Naomi Shihab Nye, in a lively conversation about gift-giving and -receiving, and paying attention to the everyday gifts of life. Naomi is a much-loved, prize-winning poet with a passion for life, and for justice for the maligned and oppressed.
Read MoreCarrie & Parker discuss where the personal meets the political at the Growing Edge, exploring the human heart as “the first home of democracy.”
Read MoreWe had a wonderful time recording the third episode of The Growing Edge Podcast. Join us as we discuss the October question of the month about naming and claiming our past growth even as we continue to be in process today.
Read MoreParker and I had a wonderful time with our second The Growing Edge Podcast. Join Parker and Carrie as they discuss the September question of the Month about fear, courage, mentors and what it means to see and be seen.
Read MoreAs we look toward our own growing edges—especially in hard times—many of us find ourselves torn between hope and hopelessness. How do you understand “hope?” What have you learned about holding to hope even when things seem hopeless? Or do you agree with folks who say that hope can be an obstacle to dealing with the present moment?
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