Even on a bright, sunny, warm, humid September day I feel the turning of the season towards fall. As I gaze at the late morning landscape at French Regional Park I feel as if I am Dwelling Between Fading Light and Falling Leaves though there are many leaves yet to Read more…
Lately, I’ve been trying to choose times when the light is most beautiful to go out with my camera. Earlier this week I waited until almost sunset to take a walk at nearby West Medicine Lake Park. I found Ineffable Grace in the twilight landscape and lake scenes. Everything felt Read more…
Yesterday morning we had unexpected rain. It changed my plans for the day and at first I was a little unhappy about it. But then I reminded myself to Embrace Everything, even the parts of life that may be painful or challenging in some way. Despite the rain I made Read more…
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to stay centered and calm in these challenging times. After giving in to despair a few times over recent political and environmental events I’ve come to realize that I need to practice Embracing Impermanence, accepting what is, and finding beauty and grace in Read more…
There is no doubt about it. We are living in challenging times. I and many of my friends are worrying and wondering… How Shall We Live in Troubled Times? And how do we navigate our lives amidst massive change, fear, divisive politics, climate emergencies and more? It strikes me that Read more…