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Well, here we are. The last of the five elements–although some would say that it is actually the first of the elements. After all, without dirt, we wouldn’t be alive. According to scientists, “Soil is crucial to almost every aspect of life on land, from water storage and filtration to climate regulation, flood prevention, nutrientContinue reading “Earth: The Element of Cultivation”

Fire.  Perhaps you saw the Royal Wedding two years ago, when Prince Harry married Megan Markle. If so, you probably remember the impassioned sermon by the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. For full disclosure, I am an Episcopal priest, and he is the head of my church. And I’m justContinue reading “Fire: The Element of Connection”

In the previous two weeks of this series on the five elements in Chinese medicine, we’ve seen how the elements of metal and water can provide us with a framework for structuring our lives around our values and the tools to look within ourselves in contemplation of the mystery of life. This week, we exploreContinue reading “Wood: Action for Justice”

I love water, but I also fear it. That same ocean that makes me feel alive when I swim in the shallow waters makes me very afraid if I get too far out and start feeling pulled by the current. Water is life, but it can also bring death. So, as an outsider to theContinue reading “Water: Second Reflection on the Five Elements”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

The first in a series on a Christian priest’s perspective on the Five Elements in Chinese medicine and philosophy. I have been invited to collaborate in this project by Leah Kim. Metal: A Framework for Spirituality by Chase Danford Metal provides structure. Think of the steel skeleton of a building under construction. The risk ofContinue reading “Metal and Spiritual Practice”

Coronavirus and Resurrection A sermon by Chase Danford at Grace Church in New York for March 29, 2020. Listen here.

A sermon by Chase Danford at Grace Church in New York for February 23, 2020. Listen here.