Three years ago I founded a group called "Intimate Path: A Spiritual Journey for Gays and Lesbians. The original intent was to create a weekly discussion group on issues of spirituality and sexuality and how they intersect with our lives. We met weekly for about 18 months covering a variety of topics. Then we decided to switch to monthly dinner meetings and the group has consistently grown.

This past Monday night, I hosted the Intimate Path dinner with close to 50 people present. The dinners are great: the host provides the main entree' and the guests provide salads, side dishes and desserts. The conversation, companionship, and support is exceptional. The food is extraordinary.

During the past three years, Intimate Path has been a supportive community to me, especially helping me recognize the nature of spirituality in community and companionship. The word companion means "the one with whom I break bread". I celebrate the gift of friends who are also companions along the way. Celebrate your friends and find sacred moments to "break bread" together!