Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” …
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soul work
Growing older we discover that life doesn’t actually get easier. We just become a bit more skilled at navigating the ups and downs. On good days, I can see the challenges that come my way as invitations to stretch a little, grow a little, learn a little. Viewed this way, just about everything becomes an opportunity for soul work. Read more about what soul work means to me, or browse the archive of stories below.
Peonies
The peonies at our house bloomed this week, bursting onto the scene with the fanfare of a chorus line. A…
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Housework, Soulwork
Shall I strip the sheets off the bed?” I asked my friend, a prolific writer who happens at the moment…
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Mending the world within our reach — and a video to inspire
I suspect I’m not the only one feeling a little wary and vulnerable in my skin these days. A week…
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Working toward compassion
I try, pretty much every morning, to be present for the dawn, even if it’s only to stand outdoors shivering…
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Inhabiting a moment
“Everything that is not written down disappears except for certain imperishable moments, people and scenes.” — James Salter, “The Art…
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