Orcas, Chimps, Bees, Naked Mole Rats, what do these wildly divergent creatures have in common? They are all examples of eusocial animals: beings which maximize thriving through mutual dependence and social networks. We are also such a creature, born to be and to become together. This Sunday, let us celebrate the primal heart of community, … Continue reading The Joy of Belonging : Eusociality

Found in traditions around the world, from Coyote and Hermes to Eshu, Loki, and Krishna, trickster figures challenge our assumptions, stir up transformation, and remind us that the divine is not only found in order and certainty, but also in laughter, ambiguity, and the dance of the unexpected. This Sunday as we enter into our … Continue reading Joy: Trickster Gods