by David Hayward | Sep 19, 2013 | Ideas
I’m a fan of Thomas Merton. He had a profound influence on my life. I believe he was a monk far ahead of his time. In fact, I believe his writing was unconsciously forecasting his own journey further away from normative Christianity and the arm of the church. It...
by David Hayward | Sep 18, 2013 | Ideas
I like this quote from Hitchens’, God Is Not Great: “Even though he (Socrates) was not in fact an atheist, he was quite correctly considered unsound for his advocacy of free thought and unrestricted inquiry, and his refusal to give assent to any dogma. All...
by David Hayward | Sep 17, 2013 | Spirituality
It’s strange, isn’t it? The longer you move away from something in your life the more unbelievable it sometimes seems. I can’t believe I was so enamored by that pastor and believed everything he said hook, line and sinker! I can’t believe how...
by David Hayward | Sep 16, 2013 | Podcasts
Pam Werner interviewed me today and gave me some good questions from you guys. Actually, she says there’s more, so we’ll do a part 2 soon. Feel free to ask me any question. I mean, someone even asked what kind of underwear I wear. So if you want to know...
by David Hayward | Sep 14, 2013 | Exercises
This Saturday’s spiritual supplement is about rehearsing… rehearsing responses to your questioners. Have you seen The Butler yet? In the film they show young students being taught how to be insulted, spit upon, even beaten, in preparation for their...
by David Hayward | Sep 13, 2013 | Ideas
I’m reading Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great. He talks about the Stockdale Paradox. It’s based on Admiral Stockdale who survived 8 brutal years as a prisoner of war. It is this: “Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the...
by David Hayward | Sep 12, 2013 | Ideas
Hi guys. Today’s Daily Toast is an announcement. We are busy working on the main TLS site. Major improvements are on the way! However, if you aren’t a part of our secret Facebook group yet, please email me or message me on facebook. It’s a fantastic...
by David Hayward | Sep 11, 2013 | Ideas
I claim that our unity is a reality. It is not a possibility. We are already connected, unified at a deeply fundamental level. What needs our participation and cooperation is the manifestation of this unity. The Lasting Supper, in my opinion, is becoming a place where...
by David Hayward | Sep 10, 2013 | Ideas
As we become more spiritually independent it is also sometimes necessary to become more outspoken. I remember times in my life where I intentionally kept my mouth shut so as not to cause a stir. No harm done. Then there were times when I intentionally opened my mouth...
by David Hayward | Sep 9, 2013 | Ideas
There was a children’s book we read to our kids when they were young about monsters that lived under the ice in the north. The aboriginal peoples told these stories to keep their children off of the thin ice in warmer seasons. As the children grew older, of...
by David Hayward | Sep 7, 2013 | Feelings
I want to tell you a little story about TLS. When I first started this site last year it was called davidhayward.ca. I Imagined myself providing resources for people transitioning spiritually. Our own Ashley Clift Jennings helped me design the site and helped me start...
by David Hayward | Sep 6, 2013 | Spirituality
What’s that you say? The Internet’s down? Bawk… (A personal journey into living without the Internet for 24 hours) Let us be silent so we can hear the whisper of GOD – Ralph Waldo Emerson I think I know what withdrawal feels like. I lost my home...
by David Hayward | Sep 5, 2013 | Feelings
I love true community because it is made up of real people engaging in real relationship. What I admire most about community is when it survives a challenging time. Lisa and I fight. We have disagreements. Arguments. Our relationship goes through strain sometimes....
by David Hayward | Sep 4, 2013 | Feelings
Hi guys! You know, I never ever expected that TLS would become the community it has. It just goes to show that I think what we want most out of life is love. We want to be connected. Actually, the desire for connection is a desire for the manifestation of what already...
by David Hayward | Sep 3, 2013 | Feelings
Cherrelle88 asked if I would like her to provide a Daily Toast. I said sure! What a pleasure. If anyone else wants to provide a Daily Toast, just let me know. Cherrelle88 sent it to me by email and I copied and pasted it below: To enjoy or to not enjoy? This holiday...
by David Hayward | Sep 2, 2013 | Podcasts
So instead of taking a holiday I’m back at work. Maybe you heard about our car crash yesterday. Just 45 minutes from home and we hydroplaned into a guard rail, effectively putting an end to our vacation. Our bodies are sore but our spirits are sorer. We’ll...
