See That You Remember – Sept. 14, 2018
“Remember again and again that the true pilgrimage is into the undiscovered land of your own imagination, which you could not have explored any other way than through these lands, with gratitude in your satchel and the compassion for all you see as your touchstone. Recall the voice that spoke to Tolstoy in a dream […]
You Are Changing – Sept. 13, 2018
“When in doubt, write,” an English teacher drummed into me long ago. Why is this so important? Because you are changing…and there is nothing more fascinating than to closely observe the process of change and deepening, and how we respond to that quicksilver phenomenon. Bear in mind what the humble humorist James Thurber said when […]
When Facing Disappointment – Sept. 12, 2018
“Imagine that the task of the pilgrim is to deepen the mystery for himself or herself, not have it handed over. If you find yourself facing disappointment, try to ask yourself where your attention has wandered. The real work on the journey has begun; you have to meet the gods at these ancient sites halfway. […]
Practice Listening – Sept. 11, 2018
“Recalling can help clarify the calls to come. Practice listening—to your friends, your children, music, the wind, your drams, the ancient wisdom of sacred texts. Listen as though your life depended on it. It does.” -Philip Cousineau, The Art of Pilgrimage, page 57