Author Archives: Jeff Kisling

Planetary Boundaries

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As we have learned more about environmental science and the human impacts on the Earth, an international group of researchers developed the concept of planetary boundaries.  Nine processes and systems were identified that are responsible for regulating the stability and … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been intrigued ever since I read this question: “So like do caterpillars know that they’re gonna be butterflies or do they just build the cocoon and be like what am I doing?” As soon as I read that, (well, after … Continue reading →

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Ice Crystals

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Ice crystals usually evoke a spiritual feeling, a feeling of being in awe.  Some other photos from this winter, so far, here.  

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Meryl Streep

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Well known artists can be a powerful voice in our society.   Last night during the Golden Globes award ceremony, Meryl Streep used hers to eloquently admonish some of Donald Trump’s past actions: “That instinct to humiliate when it’s modeled by someone … Continue reading →

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twitter-age civil rights movement

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Social media is becoming increasingly influential in our political as well as social discourse.  A recent issue of Friends Journal is about Quakers and Social Media.  Many people seem to get much of their “news” from social media.  The decline … Continue reading →

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Recruiting Spiritual Warriors

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Last year I spent a lot of time thinking and writing about spiritual matters for several reasons.  Having been born into a Quaker family and community, and educated at Scattergood Friends School and Farm, I was taught how important one’s … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Now

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The reason I think it is important to discuss matters of the spirit now is because we are moving into a dark, unknown future.  Our civilization seems to go through cycles between times of relative peace and well being for most of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Quakers

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been writing lately about my sense of an awakening in interest in spiritual matters, and thinking about ways Quakers can let spiritual seekers know what Friends might offer seekers.  Although Quaker organizations and meetings do make use of the … Continue reading →

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twitter: Quakers and Spiritual Seekers

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As I’ve written lately, I think this is a time when many people are turning their attention to spiritual matters, at a time when organized religions are not meeting these needs for many.  Quaker beliefs, practices and ways of worshipping … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Quakers and Spiritual Seekers

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As I’ve been thinking more about how Quakers might make what we have more widely known to spiritual seekers today, I tried to imagine where spiritual seekers might be looking.  My assumption is that social media would be the place, … Continue reading →

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