Interludes

We all need moments of reflection in our lives, brief interludes that help us to reflect on our lives.

How can we more closely align our lives and our acts with the Five Keystones?

These moments of respite remind us of our faith, review what we have accomplished and refocus our efforts into the future.

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42 - Big Compassion & Big Connection

As we all know, one of the reasons that April 1 is to be avoided at all costs, is the social tax it foists upon society and all of our brothers and sisters. The Third ….

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41 - Fallibility and Fostering Forgiveness

This month, we jump back to the Second Keystone! Remember that you are fallible like everyone else; be ready to admit and forgive wrongdoing. This keystone re…

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40 - The Pursuit of Keystones

Let’s look at the Fifth Keystone - Seek and follow your calling in life. Seems like a fairly self-explanatory notion, but a lot of complexity is buried in those seven words. …

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39 - Happy Memories

The start of a new year puts most people in a contemplative mood, taking the rare opportunity to zoom out and consider their lives and….

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38 - Pen vs Chisel

As another Mass approaches, I want to share something that struck a chord with me recently. I came across a quote that really resonated: …

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37 - Between Two Bodies

What a wonderful end to October – this month, just passed, really kicks off the holiday season well, and even has a marvelous secular tradition…

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36 - Step Out

Last month we talked about standing up for yourself and the importance of knowing how to do that. This month, we’ll continue the ….

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35 - Stand Up

With September upon us and school starting back up for kids and families, we think to an important lesson that we should all be reminded of. Let's start by …

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34 - Still No. 1

Last month we checked in with a Midway update and some suggestions on how we can celebrate the occasion. We also touched on our lodestar, the First…

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33 - Already?

Hard to believe we've reached July already, this year has gone by in what feels like a flash. But warm temperatures are here to keep us company, and the Midway…

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32 - Boost

Quick reminder to everyone - the Midway is fast approaching! Just a few weeks until it is time to celebrate and get …

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31 - Be Better

We are continuing to hammer home the importance of the Fifth Keystone, and help YOU to Seek and follow your …

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30 - How To

Life is a tricky thing. While navigating through the maze of work, friendships, family and the plethora of …

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29 - (Un) Certainty

In the light of the uncertainty we've all faced over the past few years, still not one of us thought we would ….

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28 - On Certainty

The start of a new year, and the start of new things tend to bring a lot of uncertainty, and even…

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27 - New Year; New You?

A lot of people use the start of a new year to consider a change in their lives. Sometimes these …

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26 - Almost Mass

The December holidays are nearly upon us, and the excitement in the air is nearly palpable…

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25 - When a Mistake Makes a Man

There is an old saying, I believe not originating in the English tongue…

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24 - Big Flub

Thinking back on previous Interlude, and the importance of forgiveness and as taught by …

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23 - Little Flub

Hatred and anger are surely the most influential emotions that prevent certain people from …

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