From my recent deeper engagement with A Course in Miracles, I'm receiving imaginative sparks that appear as images as I "do" the lessons.

I must find a new way to be propelled in this world. It used to be gumption and gusto I called on. They appear briefly these days, long enough to tempt me to put them on like a pair of wings and fly, fly, thinking I am the old me again. Only to crash into the reality that I am not.

Recently, I have rekindled my love for Yusef/Cat Stevens that started 48 years ago. Sometimes, when you look back at your past from where you are now, you can reflect on the experience much differently.

I'm so humbled and honored to have the chance to learn from five of the most significant living contemplative teachers, Living School core faculty Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, James Finley, Barbara Holmes, and Brian McLaren.

I was inspired to create this video after reading a story in Richard Rohr's book, What the Mystics Know

I first visited Swan Island Dahlia Farm in Canby, Oregon, in 2014 while attending a photography workshop conducted by award-winning photographer, Denise Ippolito. Denise's flower photography has inspired me for many years. Pair that with a place