Cultivating Silence

We seem so frightened today of being alone that we never let it happen…We choke the space with continuous music, chatter, and companionship to which we do not even listen. It is simply there to fill the vacuum. When the noise stops there is no inner music to take its...

The First

I am sitting at home today soaking in the past year and contemplating the coming year. It is the first and that is what you are supposed to do on the first. The last week I had the privilege of having both of my kids and their spouses home for...

Stepping Forward

I thought that the end of my vacation called for a follow up piece. It has been an interesting week and a half journey. I found the simplification process somewhat cathartic and, at times, quite frustrating. I was able to make it through most of the areas on my list....