The unknown is always present, vast and powerful. It is who we are at our core. However, when one is focused on ego with its myriad preoccupations, then it is hard to perceive it at all. Some spend their entire lives oblivious to this profound presence that is the source of true peace and sustenance.
I turn toward the unknown whenever I lie down to sleep or rest. It’s a habit that I’ve intentionally cultivated over the past handful of years.
Read MoreIt’s been a long time since I posted anything. My life has mostly been about coping with one challenge after another with little time to regroup in between. All my energy has gone into keeping up with the unceasing workload before and within me. My life in general, and this year in particular, have been undeniably hard. However, I have been learning that hardship offers abundant benefit and opportunity. And furthermore, blessings and goodness have expanded as least as much as, and perhaps even more than my difficulties.
Read MoreMeeting Adversity with Unconditional Kindness
In recent years my life has been relentlessly challenging. Although I have much to be grateful for, I have had to deal with one hardship after another without time to regroup in between. I tell you this, because I suspect that I am not alone. Others are also facing an acceleration of unsettling change. These are truly difficult times for many. However, I am learning that challenges are simultaneously opportunities.
This barn belongs to one of my closest neighbors and is part of their 600 acre dairy farm. I fell in love with them and their farm and land. The picture captures some metaphoric and literal essence of where I am at right now.
My husband and I bought a house in a beautiful location 1.5 hours north and west of where we used to live. Details about our home came to me in dreams before we had even been to the area. Though it was love at first sight with the land surrounding us,
