Category: Writings
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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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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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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. …