This post is the second in a series exploring the practice of Drishti (focus on a particular point, traditionally in meditation or yoga poses). My creative friend and colleague, Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser writes about how she maintains focus when life turns…
This post is the first in a series exploring the ideas of Drishti (focus on a particular point, traditionally in meditation or yoga poses). I’ve invited several friends from all walks of life to join me in writing about this idea…
Nothing prepared me for all the bikes. I knew that 15-20,000 people ride RAGBRAI (The Register’s Annual Great Ride Across Iowa) each year. I knew that we would mostly be on two-lane roads, closed down to car traffic. To call it…
Bicycles, unicycles, elliptical machines, wheelchairs and roller blades became a metaphor for the Kin-dom of God. Actually, the people on these various and sundry vehicles are the kin-dom. Just imagine every possible person and body type on as many different kinds…
I was just being practical. I recently moved from a larger space into a 700-square foot, two-bedroom apartment, plus a small storage unit. I had no choice. I had to get rid of stuff. You see, about five years ago, I…
When I drove to the retreat center near Cincinnati inundated in pouring rain, thunder and lightening, even hail, I thought very seriously about turning back. I was already frustrated by the incredibly amount of work I had to get done before…
Fear is so pervasive in our lives and culture. Whether it is fear that prevents us from doing the next great thing in our lives to the fear that prevents us from standing up for what’s right in the culture or…
This blog is written for my occasional series, “Things Yoga Has Taught Me About Church.” You make friends fast when you line up at dawn in your spandex triathlon gear on a gorgeous, but chilly, Sunday summer morning. Having the unfortunate…
August is my birthday month. Take note. Seriously, I love birthdays (not just my own) and I have tried in recent years to take time to celebrate, reflect upon and renew myself for another year. This birthday on Aug. 11 will…
It seemed like just another Friday morning. I woke up too late, had breakfast, rushed 1.2 miles on bike to the yoga studio. Drenched in summer morning sweat, (WHY had I worn long sleeves?) I walked in the studio just in…
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