Category: Writings
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Devotional Reflection: Painting the Edges of Heaven
by David Lowry Last night I dreamed of a small, pastel town — a place like Laurel, Mississippi, but more radiant than the real one. The streets glowed with color, the people were joyful, and technology was unnecessary because everyone seemed to know one another by heart. It was a place of belonging, peace, and…
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My Summer Journey: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
It’s August 1st, and school is just about two weeks away. Believe it or not, it’s a cool 70 degrees outside with a light mist – a welcome change after the scorching temperatures we’ve had. Just the other day, it hit 102 degrees! So, this little respite of clouds and comfortable temperatures in the 80s,…
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The Daily Walk: Cultivating Compassion in a Divided World
It’s July 30th, and summer is flying by! This summer, my daily 5-mile walks have become more than just exercise; they’re a moving meditation, a time for deep self-reflection as I strengthen my body and prepare for a new exercise program that includes yoga and TRX. The Shifting Landscape of My Routine and Perspective As…
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Loving Kindness: One Step and Question at a Time
Good morning, everyone! It’s July 29th, and I’m out on the second half of my morning walk in the neighborhood. These walks are truly a highlight of my day, offering a peaceful start to my thoughts. A Special Birthday and Enduring Love Yesterday was a poignant day. My sister, Kathy, who is a year younger…
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Musings on Non-Duality and What Is
Good morning, everyone! It’s Friday, July 25th, and I’m out for my second walk of the day. Yesterday marked our first 100-degree day here in Oklahoma. After an unusually long and extended spring and early summer, it feels like the “real” Oklahoma summer has finally arrived – the kind with scorching hot days that many…
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How to Live in Troubled Times
The Enduring Question As I walk through my neighborhood this morning, I’m grappling with a persistent and complex question: How do we go on in a time of rising authoritarianism, persecution, and diminishing freedoms? I’ve found a few partial answers in my past walks. The first is to find solace in the perfection of nature,…
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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,…