It is Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. The first thing that comes to mind when most people hear “Lent” is the notion of giving something up. This has been a traditional time of fasting for centuries. Maybe that’s a good thing. The truth is that most of us have come from … Continue reading Feasting, Fasting, Fullness
Grace and peace to you all. May this find you enjoying good health and abundant hope. Friends, we are in a new season. Last Thursday at 11:50pm EDT we entered spring the earliest we have in the last 124 years. I love the vernal equinox and the energy of life that is budding and blooming … Continue reading I Gave Up “Normal” for Lent
I love planning a trip. I will devote lots of time and energy to thinking about a trip, whether it’s a long trip across the country or a short walk in the woods. I am prone to pore over maps and books and reviews of things. Planning is a big part of the process and … Continue reading Hitting My Stride
I’m going on a journey. I'm leaving tomorrow. It will be an extended trek that will last several weeks. It will be an adventure, and I love adventures. But I will not actually be leaving home. I will not be booking flights or packing suitcases. I will not have to have a passport or boarding … Continue reading Inner Journey
Character in the Making 