Have you ever had a week so stuffed to the brim that it felt like you didn’t even have time to breathe?
Category: Being Present
An Intention for the Year Ahead
A new year has arrived. It is busting at the seams with potential and opportunity. I have no New Year’s resolution this year. Instead, I hold the intention to fully embrace life as it comes.
A life lived in full color where every emotion belongs
It breaks my heart that so many of us feel afraid or ashamed to cry. I’ve seen it again and again: the quick apology, the hope that no one noticed. Somewhere along the way we learned that tears m
Spectacle and Soul: Remembering to Be Delighted
I learned that the Romans built elaborate sets on platforms that were pushed up ramps into the arena. To create the entertainment, exotic animals from around the empire as well as gladiators appear
What My Dad’s Bedtime Stories Taught Me
My dad told the best bedtime stories. He made them up as he went, weaving magic into every word. The framework remained the same, but the details changed each night, as if the story had a life of i
Clear the Mechanism: Finding Stillness in a Noisy World
I’ve found my own version of “clear the mechanism”–paddle boarding. The moment I stand up on the board, the world begins to fade. I focus on breathing, balancing, paddling, and soaking in t
Recycled Memories that Make the Heart Dance
The sun blazed overhead, so we made our way to the river. The water offered a refreshing contrast to the scorching heat, and the trees along the bank provided cool, shady refuge. It was a perfect e
Juggling Life: the quiet power of the pause
I stepped out of the house, work backpack on my shoulders, coffee in one hand, and breakfast balanced in the other. My cellphone was tucked under my arm as I struggled to open the car door. I must
The Hidden Treasure of Joy
These moments of joy are like treasures scattered along life’s journey. Joy is simple, yet it’s easy to overlook or rush past.
Learning to See: A Journey of Compassion and Presence
“Above all I want to see differently. This prayer has been my constant companion, but recently it has taken on a new meaning.