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Pondering the Roar of Falling Water

Pondering the Roar of Falling Water

by Shirin McArthur | Jul 24, 2023 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

As I noted last week, Henry and I took a month-long road trip earlier this summer. While we had the basic trajectory of the trip outlined, we made a number of additional decisions along the way—letting the Spirit guide our journey. Niagara Falls was one of our...
The Flow of Singing and Silent Water

The Flow of Singing and Silent Water

by Shirin McArthur | Jul 17, 2023 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons

As summer’s heat continues to bake the Sonoran Desert, I continue to reflect on the theme of water. After focusing on the dying Dead Sea and the thirsty Jerusalem Temple, I want to turn my attention to the flow of water because of a line I recently encountered from a...
Reflecting on Water in Jerusalem

Reflecting on Water in Jerusalem

by Shirin McArthur | Jul 10, 2023 | Christianity, Spiritual Life

Have you ever considered the water needs of the historic temple in Jerusalem? Until I visited the Holy Land, I hadn’t. This week, I invite you to join me in a brief exploration of this topic as I continue my summer reflections on water in the desert. Jerusalem is...
Summer Heat and the Dying Dead Sea

Summer Heat and the Dying Dead Sea

by Shirin McArthur | Jul 3, 2023 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

It’s summer, and the Dead Sea is dying. This iconic ancient spot in the Holy Land is the lowest visible place on earth—and it’s only getting more visible because the water level is dropping an astounding four feet every year. While some of this is attributable to...
Celebrating Diversity in Native American Heritage

Celebrating Diversity in Native American Heritage

by Shirin McArthur | Jun 26, 2023 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture

Last week I recognized Juneteenth by reflecting on the innate human drive for differentiation and the problems it has caused over centuries. This week I want to ponder the importance of diversity through reflecting on Native American cultures and heritage. As I noted...
Pondering Juneteenth and the Drive for Differentiation

Pondering Juneteenth and the Drive for Differentiation

by Shirin McArthur | Jun 19, 2023 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture

Growing up in New Mexico sensitized me to diversity and differentiation. When I was a child, I often heard that the New Mexico population was one third white, one third Hispanic, and one third Native American. That might have been simplistic, but by the time I was in...
Embracing the Idea of the Sabbath Elevator

Embracing the Idea of the Sabbath Elevator

by Shirin McArthur | Jun 12, 2023 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture

As I noted three weeks ago, I’m living into a fallow season of my life right now. In addition to not planting a summer garden, I’m seeking to scale back on the external stimuli in my life, especially what I receive through the Internet and social media. I wish to...
A Monastic Response to Becoming Overwhelmed

A Monastic Response to Becoming Overwhelmed

by Shirin McArthur | Jun 5, 2023 | Christianity, Conscious Living, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

A few weeks ago, a guest post on friend and fellow racial-equity advocate Tom Adams’ website discussed an interesting reaction to visiting baroque churches in Italy during a recent sabbatical. Tom’s friend, Tuck Grinnell, found himself overwhelmed by “too many...
A Memorial Day Remembrance of Native Children

A Memorial Day Remembrance of Native Children

by Shirin McArthur | May 29, 2023 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture

It’s Memorial Day here in America. This holiday was started to commemorate the sacrifices made by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This means the holiday was designed to remember Americans who were killed at the hands of other Americans. Today I want to...
Pondering Fallow Ground and the Valley of Elah

Pondering Fallow Ground and the Valley of Elah

by Shirin McArthur | May 22, 2023 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons

Summer temperatures have arrived here in the Sonoran Desert, and, for the second year in a row, I’ve opted not to have a summer vegetable garden. Last year, the decision was more accidental in nature. I was very busy with work and didn’t plant seeds until a month...
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