I've been a runner for nearly 30 years. And for as long as I can remember, I've measured my success by numbers, going far and fast. As an enthusiast, my natural bias is to do ALL the things quickly. That's why Lisa, Lara, and I's weekends generally get packed full of goodness. Recently, though, Spirit … Continue reading Don’t just DO something, SIT There
Meditation on the Winter Solstice: The Bliss of Embracing Darkness & Death Like Nature Does
Lisa and I have an ongoing joke, wherein whenever we eat or drink something that tickles the back of our throat, causing us to cough uncontrollably, we ironically say "I'm dying." Speaking of which, as the days have grown shorter and darker approaching the Winter Solstice, it seems to me I've been feeling death in … Continue reading Meditation on the Winter Solstice: The Bliss of Embracing Darkness & Death Like Nature Does
Rest is Divine, Busyness is NOT
I was listening to a podcast the other day, wherein A.J. Swoboda was talking about his new book, “Subversive Sabbath”. Isn’t that a great title? While I’ve long been a proponent of intentionally cultivating a rhythm of life, which regularly includes rest, play, worship, and celebration, something A.J. observed seemed SUPER profound to me: In … Continue reading Rest is Divine, Busyness is NOT
Grace and Peace Yoga 