Author: David Lowry
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Rethinking My Classroom in the Age of AI and Distraction
Today’s walk through my neighborhood stirred up a familiar question that’s been pressing on me: How do I teach in this new age—where artificial intelligence is ubiquitous and attention is scattered across screens? Over the past two years, I’ve watched a shift unfold in my classroom. Even my most engaged students now arrive with divided…
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Life’s Breaking Moments
Good morning. Today is Tuesday, July 22, 2025. I’m out on my morning walk. It’s a warm one, probably already in the low 80s, but a mild breeze is a welcome relief. As I walk, I’m greeted by a flock of blackbirds. I’ve always been fascinated by crows—their intelligence and the old stories about them.…
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Morning Reflection: Embracing Questions and Finding Wonder
The Oklahoma July sun is already high, promising a near 100-degree day. But as I take my morning walk, a gentle 10 mph breeze provides a welcome reprieve, reminding me of life’s small blessings. It’s Monday, and my mind feels like a hodgepodge of thoughts, but I want to share some reflections that have been…
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My Journey with Yoga: 30 Years of Strength, Balance, and Finding My Center
Journal Entry July 18, 2025 It’s a beautiful Friday morning, and I’m on my second walk of the day, soaking up the summer before I head back to school next month. The thought of losing this morning ritual of two consecutive walks is bittersweet, but it’s a sacrifice for what pays the bills. My mind,…
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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…