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28 Feb G-d is in the Details
Can we fall in love with the details of our work? As a way of helping ourselves become more detail-conscious? (I prefer “detail-conscious” to “detail-oriented.”) Falling in Love with the Details Love is in the details.** Love of craft. Of self. Love of other. Love...
14 Jan Cybersabbaths for Inner Power
Cybersabbaths for inner power happen whenever you take time off deliberately from your electronic communications. They are the source of great renewal of inner power. Try it. Make it a conscious, even a spiritual choice. That will make all the difference in how you return:...
17 Oct Spaciousness
I feel like an amputee. My rushing is gone and nothing has come to replace it. The Imitation of Christ* says we are not to be “fretful in matters of business.”* Even our business we should surrender. It doesn’t even matter if you believe in...
09 Oct Fundraising (and Investment-Raising) You Can Feel Good About
Fundraising and Investment-Raising You Can Feel Good About There are three things I tell soul-colleagues who are new to fundraising about fundraising that bring them great relief: Fundraising doesn’t have to make you want to throw up (before, during, or after). It doesn’t have to...
24 Sep How to Strengthen Your Receptivity
How to Strengthen Your Receptivity This post helps you receive the energies of the new. It was written at the start of a new year, which for me is the Fall Equinox. That is an excellent time to use it, but so is anytime you...
16 Apr Thank Yous
Thank Yous We received this handwritten thank-you card recently*: Dear Beth, Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your wisdom about fundraising and how it relates to spiritual practice. Everything you said makes a lot of sense and validates what I have...
29 Mar How to Apply for Anything (Step 3 of 3)
This is our last post in a three-post series about applying for a grant, job, fellowship, etc. For Step One, click here. For Step Two, click here. Step Three decide whether you really want the opportunity and whether it is really right for you at this...
27 Mar How to Apply for Anything (Step 2 of 3)
Our second post in this three-post series about applying for a grant, job, fellowship, etc. For Step One, click here. For Step Three, click here. Step Two if possible, interview a relevant person at the source about the opportunity you’re applying for: be honest about...