Hello dear friends, As many of you know, I became ordained as an interfaith minister in the Universal Sufi tradition on May 7th, 2011.  This is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life, and I am humbled by the grace and responsibility of taking these robes and vows. Some of you have requested copies of the sermon I wrote and read at the ceremony, so I have decided to post it here as a way of expressing my commitments to the world.  Thank you for your companionship and support. I could not lead this life and offer service without each and every one of you.  Much Love! Almost two years ago, I came to a talk in… Continue reading »

“Dear Zoë, My best friend’s mother just died from lung cancer and they only found out 1 month ago…when we talk on the phone, I listen to them crying and I don’t know what to say, how to help. What is there to say…I feel so stupid and helpless…is there anything to tell her, to make her feel just one tiny itsy bit better????? I’m feeling so sad and this is a message out of desperate need for help…. ~G.” Shortly after I sent out the last newsletter, my stepmother Faye died suddenly. So when I received this question, so similar to my own situation, I knew I had to write about it. Death is a daunting subject to broach… Continue reading »