3 Months Away!
This is one of my favorite quotes from the beloved Father Gregory Boyle who founded Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. When asked what keeps him going when he was interviewed on a podcast (listen to it here on your next commute- it's SO good!), he shared that he anchors himself in the present moment and delights in the person in front of him . This is not just a nice quote; i t’s a profound way of being that he has practiced over his 35 years of working with gang members—an intentional way of seeing and being in the world. This mindset has become a guiding mantra for me. It's certainly easier said than done given the many distractions in my life, but it's a posture I aspire to. It grounds me as I step into patient rooms as a chaplain, welcome guests into our home, connect with family, talk with our kids in college, work with students, spend time with Jason, and so much more....