Moonbeam and Mercy
Most days I am late returning to my home nestled in the woods. Lately, I am greeted by a deer I have named Moonbeam. She has two large white circles of fur around her eyes. When I look into them, …
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Our Sacred Connection
Last month, I was able to spend some time at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. I arrived the week before the state’s public schools let out for the summer, so the beach was less crowded than my previous vacations, which afforded …
A Time for Reflection
This week, we move with excitement and anticipation. There are numerous events and several graduation ceremonies, and we find ourselves on the cusp of witnessing the closing of one chapter as we are gifted with glimpses of the next. Graduates …
The Power of Thought
Do our thoughts matter? Can we truly send positivity or negativity throughout this realm? Lately, I have been ruminating on the power of thought. In The River of Light, Jewish Mystical Awareness, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner says, “We participate in a …
Our Own Reaching
Last Thursday, I had the honor of helping Hillel (Jewish Community) with their Passover Seder. On Friday, I helped lead the Buddhist Community’s celebration of Buddha’s birth. Then, on Sunday, I celebrated Easter with my parents. It has been a …
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 …
Lynchburg Cares
As a person who is influenced by many faith traditions, I find great inspiration in the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Hanh was a Buddhist monk, a spiritual mentor, a poet, and a peace activist. He was a strong …
The Power of Oneness
I always loved it when the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh would talk about Buddha and Jesus. His passion for interfaith dialogue would be on display. Personally, I find inspiration in many paths to Oneness, and I am greatly inspired …
The Gift of Presence
I am trying to be more present. This means I stop my wandering mind from going to the past or worrying about the future. Doing so helps me be grateful for each moment of my life. Doing so also helps …