As the mountain moves into the season of brightly changing landscapes and crisper air, there is a palpable shift in the atmosphere. We tune inward, with the intention of deep self-reflection. It’s a time to embrace personal transformation and celebrate the » Read More
The Walmart parking lot is always too crowded for me in August. Shopping carts overflow with new shoes, backpacks, pencils, and notebooks — all the pieces that make back-to-school season feel both exciting and overwhelming. Parents feel it. A mix of » Read More
The cadence of the Marine platoon rang out in the summer sun. Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, home to hundreds of soldiers and their families, came alive with the 4th of July ceremonies about to unfold. The bleachers were filled with excited » Read More
The grill is hot, the pool is full, the night’s stars are amazing! Fireflies rise up at dusk and remind me of the “Little People,” referred to in many cultures as fairies. There is magic in the air! And who doesn’t » Read More
I often refer to May as the “greening” month. It’s when a million brilliant shades of green surround us on this magnificent mountain, and new vitality rises from every leaf and blade of grass. It’s a time of transformation and exquisite » Read More
On my lingering in the garden today, I’m reminded that there is always an expectation of delight...a desire for abundance, vision for new growth, and aspirations for healing. Each time I lay a seed in the soil, I’m putting these ideas » Read More
Are we born lucky or unlucky? Or are we born innocent, curious, open, loving, and defenseless? As we move through life, our defenses are mustered by how our family, school, religions, governments, and all sorts of other elements begin to influence » Read More
I participate in a yoga class twice a week at the Presbyterian church in Cloudland, Georgia. We’re mostly seniors, but everyone is welcome to play with us. It’s a fun activity, and it has given me the opportunity to build relationships » Read More
As a teenager, I remember my mother giving me and my siblings the Sears Catalog to pick out what we wanted to see under the Christmas tree. I always had fun flipping the pages with dreamy anticipation of getting just the » Read More
It’s that time of year again, when the turkeys gobble around the barnyard trying to look inconspicuous! They talk among themselves and pull in their chests and bellies to be less tempting for those looking for a good meal! Some even » Read More