Daily Compass

Sometimes, things are so out of balance that they tip over and must be righted again.

How have you righted yourself to balance after tipping over?

The life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is too often boiled down to feel-good sound bites. In reality, he presented a fierce critique of power, capitalism, and materialism. His dream of unity required a revolution of values to make real.

How have you grappled with the challenges presented by Dr. King? How are you participating in the revolution of values he called for?

A hot air balloon relies upon the fact that the heated air inside the balloon is less dense than the cold air outside of it. The balloon rises until that difference in density balances the weight of the envelope, basket, and passengers. The pilot of a balloon regulates the heat in their balloon and adjusts this balance to make the balloon rise and fall.

What are the complex ways in which you adjust your balance throughout the journey of your day?

An incredible connection is found in the act of creating harmony. Singers need to be listening to one another and balancing their voices with one another. For many, the loss of this regular practice has been a difficult spot in this year of pandemic and isolation. And yet, there are still ways we can seek the balance of harmony even while remaining safe.

When have you created connection by balancing your voice with another’s?

An incredible connection is found in the act of creating harmony. Singers need to be listening to one another and balancing their voices with one another. For many, the loss of this regular practice has been a difficult spot in this year of pandemic and isolation. And yet, there are still ways we can seek the balance of harmony even while remaining safe.

When have you created connection by balancing your voice with another’s?