Author: David Lowry
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Journal Entry: Feeling the Flow of Energy
Thursday Morning ReflectionsGood morning. It’s July 17—Thursday—and once again, I’m struck by how fast time moves. This morning is a bit of a reversal for me. Normally, I record my thoughts during my second walk of the day, but today I’m doing it on my first. Cary had to go for some blood work, so…
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The Teacher Called Resistance: Notes From My Morning Walk
July 16: Morning Walk Reflections Good morning, friends. It’s July 16th, and here I am again, walking through my neighborhood. There’s a gentle breeze this morning, which makes the heat a bit more bearable—even though later today, it’s supposed to “feel like” 100 degrees. I find that with a little breeze, even the hottest days…
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Wrestling with Hate: A Mid-July Reflection
Good morning. It’s July 15th, and I can hardly believe how quickly this summer is slipping by. Here in Oklahoma, the days are growing hotter and the nights just as sweltering. We just got back from New York City late Sunday night, after a chaotic day of delayed flights and travel headaches. By the time…
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June 11 – Morning Reflections from Manhattan and Greenwich
Good morning from New York City. Seeking Comfort in Stillness It’s June 11, and I’m sitting alone in a quiet open-air plaza just outside Macy’s in downtown Manhattan. The city buzzes around me, but I’ve carved out a little space of solitude while my wife, Cary, and our friends Don and Christy are off touring…
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America’s Shadow Side: A Morning Walk Reflection
Today is Wednesday, June 9th, and I’m on one of my cherished neighborhood walks. My first walk is always with my wife, a special time for connection and meaningful conversations. Then there’s my “second walk,” a personal ritual for more steps, better health and a valuable time where I decompress and organize my thoughts with…
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My Unfolding Path: Reconciling Religion, Metaphysics, and the Search for Truth
Today’s a beautiful July 8th, and as I walk through my neighborhood, serenaded by the sounds of lawnmowers and edgers, I’m reminded of the small price we pay for the beauty we’re surrounded by. It’s a beauty I’m incredibly grateful for. This morning, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey, a path I’m not entirely…
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Reflections on Sentience and Being: Conversations with Trees and Wind
Today, I’m about halfway through my daily walk — one of two I try to do each day. My goal is around five miles or 10,000 steps. While I can, during these warm summer months, I’m determined to build my body back up: to strengthen my muscles, improve my heart and lungs, sharpen my memory,…
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A Walk and a Wonder: Is Life a Simulation?
July 7th: A Monday Morning Musings Good morning! It’s a beautiful Monday, July 7th, and I’m out for my usual walk in the neighborhood. There’s no breeze at all, and the sun’s already making its presence known, so I’m predicting a hot one today. The sky’s mostly clear, just a few thin, scattered clouds. As…
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My Morning Walk: Thinking How We Navigate This Wild Ride Together
You know, this morning, my usual walk in the neighborhood turned into something much more. It became this incredibly profound time for me to just think, really think, about where we are as a society and how we’re all trying to navigate this wild ride called life. At 72, I’ve certainly seen a lot, and…
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The Path of Uncertainty
Embark on a journey of faith and doubt. Discover the search for truth, the limits of knowledge, and the power of love.” #Faith #Spirituality