“He who sees all beings in his own self, and his own self in all beings, loses all fear.” – Isa Upanishad, ancient Hindu scripture Fear is a block, a stop sign, a limiter. It often halts our progression foward as that is the purpose it serves, to warn us Read more…
Being present is not as easy as it sounds. Thoughts of what you have not done, what you need to do, what you should have done quickly crowd in…even when you are somewhere beautiful like the beach. Most kids are pretty good at being present. If you watch them when Read more…
Remember to open your eyes to everything around you. I often forget to look up. I’m trying to remember more…reminding myself to stop, take a break, look around. There is usually something pretty spectacular above me when I’m on the bike trail. A beautiful tree canopy, clouds, birds. It’s easy Read more…
A trail, a destination, a journey. A little adventure of life. A passage through time and beauty. The world around us is constantly changing, and the same trail will be different even when you retrace your steps a few minutes later. It leads you on a course others have traveled, but it is Read more…
Sunsets bring the end of the day with a celebration of color. A shift in the light, magically transforming the bright world into a golden hue full of contrast and long shadows. Shadows become broad strokes across the landscape. Colors become richer. The sky becomes a crescendo of color – Read more…
A church symbolizes many different things to many different people: Community, Family, Rest, Time Together, God. Sacred time, a break, a respite at the end of a busy week. Time away from the worries of the “real” world. Or maybe a homecoming? Homecoming, after a week of travels on the outside. A Read more…