As the days have grown shorter and the season has darkened, I’ve been reading some Advent reflections by author and Franciscan priest Richard Rohr in his book Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent. In one reflection, Rohr explores a paradox of modern life: despite an abundance of so-called “time-saving devices,” we often feel like […]
Lessons From the Sun’s Daily Journey
Sometimes, a vacation can reveal aspects of life that daily routines often obscure. On a recent beach trip, my family and I were naturally tuned into the rhythm of the day, following the journey of the sun. We made a special effort to wake early to witness the very first glimpse of the sun peeking […]
Pause for Awe
I live in a place that experienced just under 90% eclipse of the sun recently, and it was mostly covered in clouds. But still, being able to see glimpses of this partial eclipse through the breaks and feeling the little shift in temperature and energy as these celestial bodies, millions of miles from one another, […]
In Rhythm With Winter: The Gift of Nature’s Slowdown
Winter is coming. Fans of Game of Thrones know this is a foreboding phrase. In the series, it encompassed a lot more dreadful meaning than just a harsh, cold season. But throughout much of my adult life, I felt a bit of a foreboding resistance to the darker, colder winter months. Each year, I considered […]
The Subtle Alchemy of Gratitude
I enjoy spending time on my back porch. It’s typically a calm environment in which to relax and reflect. Sunday mornings are particularly special as it’s usually quite quiet in my neighborhood and I often spend that time enjoying how nature shows up through the many doorways of my senses. On a recent Sunday morning, […]