Rev. Lola Wright introduces our first theme of the new year, “Spirit-Centered Leadership,” explaining what the spiritual practice—one of our eight—means as we embark on building and being the beLOVEd community in 2017.
A video message from Rev. Lola encouraging you to burn that ish! On Sunday, January 1st, join us at our normal service time (10a) for a special Burning Bowl Service featuring a choral ensemble. Burn the old and bring in the new!
Thirteen years ago Spirit used Rev. Mark Anthony Lord to birth Bodhi Spiritual Center. And today we celebrate the 13th birthday of our beLOVEd community. Read More
Racism. Ouch! Just the word creates so many images and ideas, pain, discouragement. One of the most common reactions to the word is to withdraw immediately as if from a hot stove. But we are here to BE the beLOVEd Community. So maybe, just maybe, we might have to get a little bit uncomfortable to be the architects of change we are here to be. Read More
“Oh, hell no.” The morning after the election, Rev. Lola Wright shares her reaction and thoughts on continuing in our mission of revealing love and building and being the beLOVEd community.
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This month we transcend our individual wants and needs. We are invited to release our attachments to self and hold our desires lightly. In the spiritual practice of Sacred Service we surrender to a purpose greater than ourselves. Sacred Service is the practice of contributing and serving humanity, our brothers and our sisters without any expectation of renumeration or praise. Read More
As Bodhi’s Coordinator of Care, I am committed to expanding the experience of intimacy and belonging within the community. Sacred Circles are #FertileGround for this. Sacred Circles are small groups that gather monthly to socialize, enjoy food, and dive into our monthly series through prayer, meditation, reflection, and sharing. I find Circles to be an opportunity for participants to witness and be witnessed—to support, uplift, and inspire one another as we show up authentically and anchor ourselves in Truth. Read More
“Art requires both pride and disobedience. The pride of creation and the disobedience of disturbing the status quo.”
— Seth Godin
I’ve been really inspired by Rev. Lola’s recent message, “The Labor of Light,” and in the same breath frozen. Inspired to shine and share the labors of the light of my experience while also confronted with my fear of being seen – of sharing the shadow side of my light. The ugly, dark and painful parts of being a warrior – a laborer of the light. Read More
“You are capable of making a difference, of being bold, and of changing more than you are willing to admit. You are capable of making art.”
— Seth Godin
And you can begin that creation right where you are! Sure, there may be a new career or love interest in your future. Sure, there might be more money accumulated and more things gathered but none of that is required for you to launch the brilliant work of art that is you!