Category: Writings
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king within a King
There is one King in whose imagination I was fashioned, until He beheld His work and called it good. Then He sent me forth, saying: “Go now among the worlds of matter and dream beyond your beginnings.” Thus, I entered the worlds of matter and found that I was not alone. Among countless other dreamers,…
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On Golden Line
Straight lines always seem so confident. A decision is made, a point selected, then off we go in our chosen direction, hardly realizing our line is little more than a gamble on an outcome we imagined. But what makes us certain the line knows best? When the line stops, as it eventually must, Will we…
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A Spiritual Home Base Without Walls
Rooted But Not Confined If I were asked to name my spiritual identity, I would say I am rooted in the Christian mystical tradition. That is my home base. It is where I learned to pray, to contemplate, to listen inwardly, and to wrestle honestly with love, suffering, forgiveness, and transformation. It is where I…
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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…