This morning as I was meditating I found my mind going in a dozen different directions at once (not at all unusual for me). And then through the cacophony of thoughts I heard a voice in my mind that said, “There’s Nothing To Do But Breathe, that’s all you need Read more…
I love The Scent of Lilac, apple blossoms, lily of the valley, and many other sweet-scented flowers. For the past few days when I have spent time on my deck swing breathing in the scent of the lilac that has grown up taller than the deck. It blooms every year Read more…
Yesterday I finished what might be the last edits on the essays I wrote for my photo book project. The book is called, “Looking For God,” and it’s about Holy Curiosity, the kind of curiosity that makes one feel wonder, awe, and grace in ordinary scenes from nature. I’m so Read more…
The sky was a little bit blue early this morning. But as the day progressed the sky soon turned gray, covered by clouds. Now the sky seems to be a mix of white clouds and blue sky peeking through the clouds overhead. When I first awoke and saw the greens Read more…
The evidence of grace is all around us in this season of new beginnings. Consider the Wild Violets and Goldfinches and their wild bright beauty. Does your heart lift a little bit just to see them all bright and beautiful in the world? Mine does. I don’t need a scientific Read more…