After a relaxing week in the mountains with my family I am home and readjusting to the rhythms of ordinary life. I’ve been back for two weeks but the difficult process of reentry continues. I find myself doing the same thing I do every… Continue Reading “Reentry”
“Sabbath is one of the profound gifts of a generous and abundant divine presence who says that work is good and rest is necessary.” ~ Christine Valters Paintner Every summer, Christine Valters Paintner of Abbey of the Arts (you know the woman, I work… Continue Reading “Summer Sabbath”
I have the itch. The longing to be in the mountains at Kanuga, embraced by Rhododendron and hugged by my family. What a gift to have such love in my life. The eight or so weeks before Kanuga are a season of preparation. I… Continue Reading “Presence and Preparation”
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it stop me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” ~ Georgia O’Keefe When I look at the women I admire, they have all taken risks. There’s Lila, my… Continue Reading “Blooming”