Family, friends and place is what made Jack’s and my 50th Wedding Anniversary memorable. The place was Claymont. The friends— those who have woven in and out of our lives. Our children are part of that weave, our extended family is part of the fabric. So, when the decision was made to celebrate this milestone … Read more
What’s in a 50th anniversary? I’m giving this some thought since I’ve had a lot of those in my life lately. Last year I was part of a well-planned and executed 50th reunion of Sherborne Course II graduates on zoom. That was followed by a well-attended and meaningful 50th in-person celebration of the Claymont Society … Read more
Christ was talking about the unseen world when he told Pilot, “My kingdom does not belong to this world.” Bennett was also talking about the unseen world when he gave his talk, The Master Idea of the New Epoch. Unseen in the sense of energies and forces that are beyond our five physical senses, beyond … Read more
Submitted by Jack Chromey: The Sermon on the Mount is full of meaning right from the start. The first word is “And”! This shows that the Sermon is a continuation, whereas we look at it as a whole unto itself. “Seeing.” ‘There is more to seeing than meets the eye.’ In the New Testament there … Read more
The Master Idea of the New Epoch is the name of a talk Mr. Bennett gave to students on the third course at Sherborne House, in 1974. The year before, he’d given a similar talk on my course. At the time, I heard it as a forecast of things soon to come. As a child … Read more
The notion of forgiveness was floating around in me during my morning sitting today. This coming after trying to finalize a decision with Jack on a high-price item for our home. The two of us have very different approaches to such things. He likes to spend time analyzing prices, specs, and reviews. I tend to … Read more
Chrissie Mann asked if she could interview me about Real People and the Course Of Study offered at Claymont this coming August. I highly recommend you consider taking the COS (Course of Study) It’s an invaluable experience and a way to acquire skills that will stand you in good stead during these turbulent times as well … Read more
This is how I work: For instance, I wish to serve. It’s a growing hunger in me. At the same time, I know that I am self-absorbed. Bennett once told me, “If you aren’t careful, you’re going to grow up to be a selfish old woman.” I’ve been terrified of that eventuality ever since. But … Read more
The Rukus are ritual bows performed at the end of a morning exercise. The practice was introduced by J.G. Bennett, which he modeled after the Islamic ruku. They are the expression of an internal action. I was introduced to the Rukus in 1972 at Bennett’s school in Sherborne, England. Bennett spoke Turkish and like Gurdjieff … Read more
How can I help? “How can I help?” Is what I wish my husband would ask around mealtimes. The thing is, I need to ask that question of myself. Not about dinner, but about other kinds of food. Food that feeds something greater. Greater in myself and greater than myself. Connected to this question around … Read more