I recently came into a room that had been decorated with an advent wreath, pine tree cuttings, and a live Christmas tree. The fragrance was inspiring, and I’ve been thinking about why.
Deleting Photos as a Spiritual Practice
How often have you looked at a digital photo and immediately deleted it?
Holiday Perspectives: Sunsets and Family Gatherings
Some friends offered us their condo in Coronado for this past week. The unit is on the 9th floor with impressive views of the Pacific, and one night I took this photo of the sunset. Seeing our environment from a higher vantage point helps us see beyond our up-close, on-the-ground view of life. WeContinue reading “Holiday Perspectives: Sunsets and Family Gatherings”
Third Things
There is something about having a “Third Thing” that allows our souls to emerge and be present with one another.
Arrivals and Departures
Brad’s imagery lingered with me. I began imagining how some life experiences are like being on an airplane as we arrive or depart.
Three Gifts America Has Given the World
“… when they study our civilization two thousand years from now, there will only be three things that Americans will be known for: the Constitution, baseball and jazz music. “
Our Frames of Mind
What frame of mind we choose as we go through our day will shape how we experience each day and our effect on other people. A good frame can help us keep our poise, perspective and purpose.
Are You an “Everyday Mystic?”
An “everyday mystic” is someone who seeks or experiences spiritual depth and transcendence within ordinary daily life, rather than through withdrawal from the world or extreme ascetic practices.
Cat Stevens Went Away — and Came Back
I find many of us go through similar journeys. We’ve gone through phases of being settled, then unsettled. Then settled again. Then unsettled.
What We Run From Pursues Us
When we can face and bear the pain that pursues us, we find not only a sense of release and relief but also greater awareness of the blessings around us.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 