I recently learned of a new word - solastalgia. Environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht combined "solace" and "nostalgia" to describe “a type of homesickness or melancholia that you feel when you’re at home and your home environment is changing around you in ways that you feel are profoundly negative.”
Read MoreI have a strong belief in the search for the truth but that doesn't deter me from also looking for signs. You know what I mean... messages from another realm or a dispatch from a rock.
Read MoreI've been on a journey, that started months before we'd all heard of coronavirus, of studying rocks. And I've wondered, "What is it that rocks would tell us if we could understand their silent language?" This question seems apt right now as the noise of our busy lives has suddenly shifted to a much quieter place - the confines of our home and the company of only our closest kin. What is it that is speaking to you out of this newly acquired silence?
Read MoreSometimes it takes a while to come around to yourself. There are a lot of distractions in life, conflicting viewpoints and layers of inaccurate impressions. Sometimes you think this is who you are but after trying it out you find that it's not quite the right fit. Or you change and it takes a while for all of your parts to catch up to the new reality. All of these things and even more in the mix can make it challenging to answer the seemingly simple question: Who am I?
Read MoreI've been wondering lately what it is that can cause us to stand still in wonder. How a thing can catch hold of our senses in a way that makes us pause and respond with awe. Is it an external something or does it come from inside? I'm inclined to think it's an exceptional combination of both... something of a moment that brings surprise and beauty together with an opening of eyes, ears, heart. A moment when your senses can directly connect with your surroundings in a personal way. And I'm pretty sure the ol' brain has little to do with it. Without the brain interjecting, those un-narrated moments can seem a little magical.
Read MoreLife is rather tricky to maneuver through no matter where you are. Opportunity is embedded in community and you're lucky if you find a place you love. The rest is just attitude and perspective.
Read MoreThe acknowledgement on everyone's part that not knowing what the heck you're up to is really just inherent in being alive was immensely helpful to hear.
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