The poet, Mary Oliver, says, “There is only one question: how to love this world.” It’s a great question especially now. As I listen to the daily news I often think, “We live in a crazed world. How did this happen? How can I love this world?” Every day I Read more…
Over the past 20-some years I have meditated—sometimes regularly, sometimes sporadically, sometimes not at all—but I keep coming back to meditation practice again and again. For the past year I’ve made daily meditation practice a part of my life. I miss an occasional day but most mornings find me comfortably Read more…
Yesterday I returned to Ely just in time for a spring snowstorm. Last night the ice and snow arrived. It doesn’t look like it will be melting off very quickly. The first day this week that temperatures are predicted to top the freezing mark is Friday. Most of the morning Read more…
How are you? If you’re like me (and most people) you will answer “Fine,” whether you are fine or not. Occasionally I will answer, “Terrific!” when I’m feeling great, but I almost never say, “I’m feeling a little sad today,” or “I’m in a lot of pain today.” It’s the Read more…
I’ve had some recent lessons in letting go of self-criticism and stepping up to own my expertise and talent as a photographer.It has taken reminders from several different sources to realize that: I’m not alone in having difficulty embracing that I’m good enough. I hear it from friends, online acquaintances, Read more…