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…
The basswood tree that hangs over our deck is in glorious full bloom. And the sweet subtle scent of basswood flowers wafts through the air. Last evening I opened the living room window that faces the deck. As I sat and read in my chair beside the window the soft Read more…
So long as I spend enough time in nature and not too much time listening to the daily news I find myself Enchanted by Life all around me. Seeking out and spending time with birds, squirrels, trees, plants, rabbits, ducks, swans and other wild things fills me with joy and Read more…
I’ve been thinking about life and purpose and why I am here, now, in this place. And though I have no answers I keep coming back to this idea. Perhaps The Real Work of Life is to simply be here now. To laugh. And love. But above all to be Read more…