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 […]
The Illusion of Separateness: Universal Wisdom in Troubled Times
I’ve been pondering lately how throughout human history there have been great difficulties and horrific circumstances that people have endured, much of it due to what humans do to other humans. I’ve thought of people who suffered greatly yet came to be great teachers of wisdom and compassion, despite the extreme hardships they endured. In […]
From Lycra to T-Shirts: Recognizing the Human Behind the ‘Tribe’
Recently, while pedaling along Mississippi Delta roads with hundreds of other cyclists, I considered how we were more than just individuals on a ride—we were part of a ‘tribe.’ This sense of belonging and connection is something that extends beyond cycling, reflecting a deeper human need to form communities based on shared interests. But what […]
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, […]