Frederic C. Craigie, PhD
APRIL, 2020
Welcome! You can scroll down to see the long-running welcome text below, with a brief introduction to the website and explanation of the “Goodness of Heart” theme.
For now, as we make our way along with the Coronavirus pandemic, I want to express my hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. These are extraordinary times, with so much loss and displacement, with the likelihood of more to come. At the same time, it has been deeply heartening to witness so much creative generosity… people checking in on one another, people sewing hundreds of masks, people expressing their gratitude for all of the front-line workers who keep life going. I do hope that as the dust settles, we may come out of this with a renewed sense that we are all participants together in a larger and shared community.
I’ve been privileged to have teaching dialogue and conversation in the last few weeks about resilience and well-being in the COVID era. You can see some of my thoughts in today’s blog tab, and I’ll invite you to add your own observations and wisdom there, as well.
Take good care!
Best regards,
Fred
For now, as we make our way along with the Coronavirus pandemic, I want to express my hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. These are extraordinary times, with so much loss and displacement, with the likelihood of more to come. At the same time, it has been deeply heartening to witness so much creative generosity… people checking in on one another, people sewing hundreds of masks, people expressing their gratitude for all of the front-line workers who keep life going. I do hope that as the dust settles, we may come out of this with a renewed sense that we are all participants together in a larger and shared community.
I’ve been privileged to have teaching dialogue and conversation in the last few weeks about resilience and well-being in the COVID era. You can see some of my thoughts in today’s blog tab, and I’ll invite you to add your own observations and wisdom there, as well.
Take good care!
Best regards,
Fred
WELCOME. Thanks for stopping by. I hope that this site offers you meaningful ideas, helpful resources, cool images and the opportunity to have some dialogue about spirituality and life-well-lived. It's also the portal for information about my book, Positive Spirituality in Health Care: Nine Practical Approaches to Pursuing Wholeness for Clinicians, Patients and Health Care Organizations, which is available here in paperback and e-book/pdf versions.
Why GOODNESS OF HEART?
In our culture and language, the word “heart” usually signifies depth and authenticity. We say, “What I know in my head is fine, but it’s what I know in my heart that really matters,” or “She’s not always consistent in what she does, but she has a good heart.” “Heart,” I think, has to do with the recognition of who we are… who we really are… and what is sacred in how we wish to be living our lives.
“Goodness” of heart signifies mindful awareness of who we really are. If you cherish kindness, or compassion, or understanding… if these qualities are sacred for you… then “goodness of heart” means to hold these qualities in front of you, to remember that this is who you really are, and to allow the energy of these qualities to direct and empower you as you move through your life.
In our culture and language, the word “heart” usually signifies depth and authenticity. We say, “What I know in my head is fine, but it’s what I know in my heart that really matters,” or “She’s not always consistent in what she does, but she has a good heart.” “Heart,” I think, has to do with the recognition of who we are… who we really are… and what is sacred in how we wish to be living our lives.
“Goodness” of heart signifies mindful awareness of who we really are. If you cherish kindness, or compassion, or understanding… if these qualities are sacred for you… then “goodness of heart” means to hold these qualities in front of you, to remember that this is who you really are, and to allow the energy of these qualities to direct and empower you as you move through your life.