Frederic C. Craigie, PhD
JULY, 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.
As we enter into July, COVID surges again in many places, including my winter home in Arizona. The greater toll of coronavirus in minority communities and the tragic deaths of people of color call into focus longstanding social inequities.
But at the same time, there seems to be a growing consciousness about how we may all be responsible and care for one another in the health crisis, and how we may move a little farther along the road toward justice for all of our neighbors. May it be so.
For July, you have the new image above, which is Pemaquid Point in Bristol, Maine. There is a new blog post, a reflection on navigating the COVID era that my friend Diane Atwood invited me to write, and early information on my new book, Weekly Soul: Fifty-two Meditations on Meaningful, Joyful and Peaceful Living, which will be published this fall.
Be safe and well.
Fred
As we enter into July, COVID surges again in many places, including my winter home in Arizona. The greater toll of coronavirus in minority communities and the tragic deaths of people of color call into focus longstanding social inequities.
But at the same time, there seems to be a growing consciousness about how we may all be responsible and care for one another in the health crisis, and how we may move a little farther along the road toward justice for all of our neighbors. May it be so.
For July, you have the new image above, which is Pemaquid Point in Bristol, Maine. There is a new blog post, a reflection on navigating the COVID era that my friend Diane Atwood invited me to write, and early information on my new book, Weekly Soul: Fifty-two Meditations on Meaningful, Joyful and Peaceful Living, which will be published this fall.
Be safe and well.
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.