As I thought about this moment, I remembered times when people found meaning in fallen leaves.
Lost in Thought: Visiting Rembrandt’s House
I was intrigued by the phrase, “lost in thought.”
Small Moments to Savor
Small moments to savor along with new tastes and friendly places.
An Unexpected Ending: “The Sound of Music” in Vienna
It was one of those moments when you go from looking at something to entering into it; you’re no longer a viewer but a participant.
Making Sense of It All in Vienna
After five days in Berlin, we are completing our fifth in Vienna. Yesterday I thought about a surprising thread of meaning. Beethovens Bed In Baden: One day we went out of the city to visit the famous spa town of Baden, where people have been coming to enjoy the natural sulfur water as a formContinue reading “Making Sense of It All in Vienna”
Sensing the Angels in Berlin
…sometimes in my private thoughts I reflect on what it’s going to be like to not be alive anymore.
“Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are”
The great tennis player Arthur Ashe was headed to a speaking engagement and wasn’t sure what his theme should be. Then he saw this quote on the side of a bus: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”He used it to give an effective presentation. I heard this storyContinue reading ““Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are””
The Parable of the Poisoned Arrow
“Life is so short. It must not be spent in endless metaphysical speculation that does not bring us any closer to the truth.”
Where To Plant Your Tree
We may begin our practice with a focus on ourselves, but true spirituality draws us beyond ourselves toward serving others and the world.
A Portable Presence
I decided to turn inward and identify six places in Southern California that had been important in my life that were within a day’s drive.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 