Author: David Lowry
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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
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What Is the Dark Night of the Soul?
This is the paradox of the Dark Night. Even as your understanding of God falls apart, your hunger for God deepens.
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Please Come Back
In my meanderings on the internet I came across this very touching poem by Chase Hughes. He’s even created a nifty video of it as well. And while this should not be considered as an endorsement one way or another, you can learn more about Chase and his work here. There was so much wonder. …
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A Lifelong Seeker’s Reflections on Spirituality
Introduction At 72 years young, I can honestly say my life has been a continuous quest for spiritual understanding. From a lifetime of regular church attendance within the Christian faith to 45 years spent as a college professor in faith-based institutions, I’ve witnessed the multifaceted reality of religion up close. My personal exploration has extended…
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Beyond Dogma: Awakening to Your True Self
If you’d rather watch the video, click here. What is Dogma? Dogma is a set of rigid beliefs or doctrines we accept from authority figures with little questioning. These beliefs shape our worldview, often without our conscious awareness. Dogma exists in many forms, including: The problem with all forms of dogma is that they create…
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The Presence as Our Inner Authority
Click here to watch the video. Introduction to the Divine Presence The presence within each of us is a sacred spark of the divine, uniquely ours yet eternally connected to the fullness of God. It is not the totality of God but a living fragment—an intrinsic part of the divine that belongs to us alone. …
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The Illuminated Life – Savoring Existence
If you’d like to watch the video, click here. Introduction to the Presence Our lives are vibrant interplays of people, places, things, and situations that we navigate, relying on the wisdom gleaned from our past, striving to make the best choices we can. Yet, a deeper current flows beneath the surface of our daily lives,…