Transcript for January 3, 2010 by Bob Kleinheksel
Happy New Year to you all! On behalf of us all at C3, I wish you good beginnings, clear vision and anticipation of beautiful realities and states of mind -to be discovered, experienced, created and enjoyed. I wish you well in your emerging humanity and resolutions.
I suppose it is good to think of resolutions again – as is custom. I’ve heard of these ones in the past week.
John Burroughs wrote: One resolution I have made, and try always …

Transcript for December 27, 2009 By Bob Kleinheksel
We shall continue to foot it – into the depths of winter. Goaded on by lengthening days, we journey side by side; we understand our shared stories and traditions step by step as individuals in community: Connected, linked, in communion, forgetful of our mistakes, beautiful in our uniqueness. Welcome, be at peace – and know the strength in your voice and presence.

For each here brings warm energy, uncommon giftedness, passions to add. And now, in the safety of …

Transcript for December 24, 2009 By Bob Kleinheksel
Come, O come Emmanuel, Great Spirit of life, beauty and truth – dwelling in, between, around and beyond all we know. We gather again in this place, celebrating the birth of love and our humanity that comes through billions of years of emergence, beauty, amazing grace and love. We are harried, despondent, fearful, angry and expectant, and we are quiet now that our hearts and minds center on the joy of this season and recognize the rising star of new birth. …

Transcript for December 24, 2009 by Ian Lawton
My oldest son is currently learning to drive. This is a new experience for all of us. It’s an anxious time for a parent, a liberating time for a kid. It’s amazing how competent teenagers are, at least when it suits them.
I like the Ben Bergor quote, “It is amazing how quickly kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snow-blower, or vacuum cleaner.”
There is a funny scene in the 90’s movie Clueless which stars Alicia …

Transcript for December 20, 2009 By Bob Kleinheksel
In the vast unknown and in this welcoming sanctuary space we join together in warm community; with the most familiar senses of self and assuring interpretations of the ultimate we gather.
In intimate known-ness and most puzzling mystery we proclaim our interdependence.

For how can any one, any church, any tradition assert it’s superiority when we share so much in common; or in the immensity of it all to proclaim centrality when we know the next nearest star to ours is an amazing …

Transcript for December 20, 2009 By Ian Lawton
A woman takes her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, “Okay, Mrs. Jones, what’s the problem?” The mother says, “It’s my daughter. She keeps getting these cravings, she’s putting on weight and is sick most mornings.”
The doctor examines the girl, then turns to the mother and says, “Well, I don’t know how to tell you this but your daughter is pregnant. About 4 months would be my guess.”

The mother says, “Pregnant?! She can’t be, she has never ever been left alone …

Transcript for December 13, 2009 By Ian Lawton
During the week a massive light show lit up the sky over Norway. It was a giant spiral of light with a blue tail. It could be seen all across Norway, suggesting that it was taking place high in the atmosphere. There are many theories about what it was, and it had the world wondering. Norwegians were standing on the sidewalk in awe, saying things like “this can’t be Sirius!”

Some of the theories include a meteor, a rare Northern Lights display, Santa Claus …

Transcript for November 29, 2009 By Ian Lawton
Do you want to survive life; or do you want to thrive? Do you want to go through the motions and fly under the radar; or do you want to become a better human being and inspire greatness in others? Do you want to get through life unscathed; or do you want to make a significant mark in the world? The holiday season is a great time to recommit to your highest aspirations and celebrate in grand style.

Breathe new life into stale old …