In the early morning, I see the end of night through a window in my house facing east. Later, walking to the kitchen, I see a dark brocade of shadowed branches against the brightening sky. Sometimes I stop what I…
Month: March 2023
The Light Returns
This week brought the spring equinox; daylight stays longer as winter passes, reminding us that darkness does not last forever. Many find this reminder comforting. I have been speaking with the Buddhist Community the last few weeks about impermanence. Many…
Both Things Are True
Spring has sprung early this year in Virginia. As I walked across campus earlier this week, I noticed the greening of the Dell, buds on every tree, flowers and fat squirrels, a class spilling out of Hopwood into a circle…
The Art of Conversation
I am back from my one-week vacation (yes, I took time off!) and let me tell you… I feel energized, full of confidence, and more relaxed. I really do – no travel burnout, at least not yet. Studies show that…
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