I was looking at my list of items to accomplish today. As I pondered the list, an overwhelming sense of dread began to build. Each task, while necessary, feels like a small chip away at my freedom, making my free spirit feel hemmed in. This dichotomy between spiritual understanding and daily tasks often leaves me … Continue reading Always One More Thing
Every morning, I find myself seated in this chair, or another, when I’m elsewhere. I’ve come to anticipate that sitting here will usher in a sense of inner peace, enabling me to face life’s chaos with greater ease. Gradually, I’m realizing that neither the chair nor its location is magical. The practice itself is just … Continue reading Seeking Peace and Wholeness
In my usual morning spot, I sit, gazing through the window at the neighboring tree. The bright yellows have faded to browns, leaving much empty space. The tree has shed its leaves, which served it faithfully through spring and summer. I ponder: Is it easy for trees to relinquish their leaves annually? This question lingers … Continue reading The Leaves through my Window
And I fellAnd fellInto the Ocean of LoveTo which there is no bottom. May you find deep love in this and all moments.
Like many, I have a few websites that I visit regularly and hold dear. Here are my top picks, shared a bit late for a recent daily writing prompt but with no less enthusiasm. The Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) Founded by Father Richard Rohr, a modern-day contemplative and Franciscan friar, this site has … Continue reading Exploring My Favorite Websites
Observing Western society's attitudes towards the body, I've noted a contradictory approach. We both idolize and denigrate the body, reflecting a deep conflict in our cultural values. On one side, we see the glorification of physical perfection in athletes, actors, and models, signifying a collective obsession with physical appearance. This adulation often ignores deeper values, … Continue reading Embracing the Body as a Gift
“The early morning quiet, a time typically reserved for rest, often eludes me. Unlike most, my Sundays are not days of rest; they are days of work, leading and experiencing worship. I was reflecting on the why of this ‘sabbathing’ thing I practice weekly. A day to not do? Seems suspect to me and my … Continue reading Embracing Rest: Sabbath as Transformation
This morning, I settled into my chair much later than usual. It being Saturday, the one day I permit myself to wake naturally, my body took its liberty. As I came to, I was gripped by an inexplicable wanting, a sense of something missing. Often, my knee-jerk reaction to such longing is to acquire something … Continue reading The Space Within: Considering Our Deep Longings
As I settled into my chair at the usual time this Friday morning, around 7:45 AM, I noticed the sun’s rays highlighting the yellowing leaves of the neighboring tree. With the intention to begin my morning meditation, I reached for my phone to set the timer. However, the sight of 57 unread emails on my … Continue reading Living a Life Amid Distractions
What's something you believe everyone should know. Do you remember a time when you felt you weren't good enough? When you felt pressured to prove your worth to the world? I've never shied away from sharing what I believe is crucial for everyone to know: each person, each being, is infinitely precious and unconditionally loved … Continue reading Unearthing Your True Value: More Than Just Achievements
Infinitely Precious 