Dear Friends, I spent some time in the Land of Loss, recently. I joined 24 other souls in a sacred circle, we were present to the sadness, confusion, and emptiness that loss brings. I witnessed their courage as they told the losses that changed…
Dear Friends, “The geography of your destiny is always clearer to the eye of your soul than to the intentions and needs of your surface mind.” This time of year finds the silky morning fog resting on grey lake water. I rest in silence,…
Dear Friends, Do you remember your childhood Hallowe’en costumes? Do have images in mind of that unusual, but fun holiday, from “back in the day?” I have clear memories of our children’s costumes or ours as a young married couple, but my childhood canvas…
“Come, little leaves,” said the Wind one day, “Come to the meadows with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; For Summer is past, and the days grow cold.” George Cooper Dear Friends, Hello October! You arrive and everything…
“Life goes on without your planning.” Dear Friends, These words were offered to me today as the morning came into fullness. Sweet sparrow sang her daily greeting, insects chirped to life in response to the sun’s arrival, a family of squirrels danced in the…
Dear Friends, An unexpected phone call, a plan’s “rearrangement,” the weather, a detour sign – all, and many more, are examples of the need for an inner adjustment. We accommodate these small demands in daily life, some days better than others. In fact, our…
Dear Friends, After a couple adventures, I’ve returned to the land of lost socks and gardening decisions. I return home with a heart stretched open, to hold the reality of the world I am living in. Gratitude has arrived and She is shining her…
Dear Friends, Last night I attended a concert alongside the Connecticut River. It was a perfect night – relaxation and low humidity, sky resting in shades of blue and pink, breeze off the river tossing my hair, and great music dipping into my…
“We’re all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass Dear Friends, It’s been an interesting time here at Lake Beseck, awareness speaks as Spring moves toward Summer and makes me smile. My recent experience on a retreat team at Mercy by the Sea…
Dear Friends, I went to church yesterday. After receiving communion, I kneeled in my space and watched the people come forward. The choir was singing, the organ was playing and my heart was resting quietly. I was grateful, in the moment, to experience peace.…