There are times when all of us experience loneliness. It’s a feeling of isolation and emptiness. Yet, there are times when we are alone and we experience connection and creativity. That’s solitude. Today, I’m exploring the dynamics of loneliness and solitude. Discover the role of spirituality in nurturing the depth… Read More »Beyond Loneliness to Solitude
Governments and public health officials throughout the world encourage us to practice social distancing. Keeping space from others and limiting our social and work activities will slow the rate of infection for COVID 19. Social distancing will enable health care facilities to provide proper care for those requiring hospitalization, many… Read More »Our New Spiritual Practice: Social Distancing
As the first light of morning gently peeled back the shadows of night, I stepped onto my front porch with a cup of coffee. Days are getting shorter as we move toward autumn. Just a few weeks ago, it was bright and sunny at this same hour. I like this… Read More »Alone and All One
There are times I think about growing up and how wonderful it was. When I was very young, I’d play for hours in my sandbox. As I got older, I’d go walking in the woods and play beside the creek. In time, I learned to drive and like most of… Read More »Healing Inner Pain
It was a warm spring evening. After dinner from the grill, I sat out on the deck as the evening grew dark. Leaning back in my chair, with feet propped up on another chair, I watched as the moon rose and the stars first appeared. Scanning the night sky, I… Read More »Star Gazing