The Monastic Vow of Stability
As I mentioned last week, I recently returned from some retreat time in Colorado. As I hiked among spruce and bristlecone pines, I found myself reflecting on their stationary status. I’d traveled far to spend time in their midst, but they had to stay put. In fact,...
Begin Again, Just Like Nature
I came across this cactus on one of my recent morning walks. It doesn’t look like much—no pretty flowers, catchy spines, or stylish shapes. Instead, this prickly pear looks quite bedraggled and scrawny. But here’s the thing. It’s growing tons of new pads—the...
Pondering the Passage of Time
I’ve lived in the Tucson area for more than ten years now, but I’ve been visiting much longer. In fact, I used to visit as a child, when our family drove over from Albuquerque to celebrate Christmas or spend part of summer vacation with my paternal grandparents. Today...
Love and the Law of Attraction
Yesterday, Christians around the world celebrated Easter (though not yet for the Eastern Orthodox). As I walked with intentionality through Holy Week last week (mostly attending SSJE’s liturgies online), I found myself thinking a lot about Jesus’ love. As I seek now...
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