Balance and the Autumn Equinox
Early this morning was the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere. At that point, Mother Earth was balanced and aligned. Already, her head is tilting, the northern hemisphere angling toward winter…but, for a moment, there was balance. Our lives can be like that....
Honoring My Sabbath
Next month will mark six years since I began blogging on a weekly basis. Over the past six years, I haven’t missed a Sunday. I’m rather proud of that record, although my intention is not to brag about this accomplishment. On the other hand, I recognize that it takes a...
Ancestry and Mastery
It appears that my mastery of English is a long-standing tradition…. Last week I mentioned Henry’s genealogy research. Over the past year or two, he’s discovered a handful of fascinating tidbits about my family. It turns out that a large, Southeast regional department...
If Necessary, Use Words
Words are my stock in trade. They are a necessary and integral part of how I make my living as a writer and editor. But, sometimes, I also intentionally don’t use words. Words are definitely not my central method of communication when we visit our friend at the Eloy...
A Focus on Paradox in the New Year
Welcome to 2019! The year is less than a week old and already I’m encountering a paradox. Last Sunday I shared how I spent 2018 coming to terms with the continued shift in focus of my business—with less spiritual guidance and retreat leadership and more writing and...
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