On October 15, 2022, my dear friend Michelle Mather passed away. My world is a little more lonely without her. It was comforting to know that she was out there, living her life, and never more than a phone call away. Beginnings We met in the 1990’s in Athens, Georgia at the Pathfinder Bookstore. Pathfinder…
Meditation
Ron Mangravite: Modern Meditation Master (A Tribute)
The publicly available information about metaphysical teacher and healer Ron Managravite barely rise above the surface facts of his life: But to a relatively small group of people, Ron Managravite was a modern meditation master. And given that it’s been more than twenty years since his passing from this dimension, I feel Ron and his…
Writing & Mindfulness
Not long ago I told someone that I was interested in the intersection of writing and mindfulness. The phrase just rolled off my tongue and – to be honest – I wasn’t quite sure what I meant. Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on a link and buy something (even if…
Writing the Sly Silence Within
Working on a mindfulness certification, the one practice that pulls me forward is following the word. That is, following the words that appear in my head as I’m meditating. I follow, realize I’m following, and return to breathing. I do the same thing when writing. This practice developed by reading Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg…
Despair and the Bright Shining Light of Just Maybe
We like to think that one person can’t change the world. I don’t believe that’s true. As one person, you have significant impact on your world. The energy produced by your feelings resounds everywhere. Your energy touches all of the people and buildings and cars and plants and animals that you meet every day. Your…
Remember the Loosh and the Love!
Not long ago I was blazing through my Twitter feed and read something like this: “I would be happy to fight in the streets over the memo.” The memo, meaning the Nunes memo that appeared and disappeared from mainstream media quickly. The memo that mainstream media passed off as no big deal, and a whole…
The Sacred Waterfall
The peak spiritual experience of my trip to the Sacred Valley of Peru was a journey to a waterfall. A simple, everyday walk up a mountain unlocked memories and renewed my sense of self. How is that even possible? I’ll attempt to explain, but please remember: putting words to experience pales in comparison to the…
River Water Tumbles Over Rocks
The calming blue of the river water tumbles over rocks, into a chasm of turmoil, and then returns to calm as it makes its way to the sea. Over time the water carves river beds and smooths rocks. September is the month of change: brisk breezes, green leaves begin to turn, school commences. The summer…