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, […]
Watering Seeds
All around, green is overtaking brown as the dominant color of the landscape, revealing what survived the winter. Multiple colors of wildflowers emerge through the soil and stand out against the greening ground. And new plants are surfacing from seeds that received enough water and nutrients over the past season. For those new plants seen […]
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, […]