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Leaning into beauty

April 19, 2020 Leave a comment

Asha at the flooded trail

These ordinary moments reminded me that despite isolation, worry and fear, beauty arrives in many forms, offering connection, nourishment and comfort. (read more or listen, 4:38 minutes)

Read more stories about The power of everyday beauty

‘Hello, Black Birch!’

March 29, 2020 Leave a comment

black birches

The reason I say ‘Hello’ by name to the trees as Asha and I make our way through the woods — and what is changing walk by walk, name by name. (read more or listen, 6:42 minutes)

Read more stories about Connecting with the land

Damn mosquitos

February 16, 2020 Leave a comment

Marilyn and Asha walking together

Why does being annoyed lead me into unkind self-judgment? What do I miss noticing and what’s available if I make peace with irritation? (read more or listen, 3:52 minutes)

Read more stories about Opening to discovery, Quieting your inner critic

Approach, retreat, bark

January 21, 2020 Leave a comment

Asha encounters a turtle crossing the road

What Asha’s instinctive reaction to the unknown shows me about greeting my own fear and uncertainty. (read more or listen, 4:38 minutes)

Read more stories about Befriending uncertainty, Making space for the unknown, Opening to discovery

The art of walking

December 17, 2019 Leave a comment

A serene beaver pond along the trail

Why I devote attention and time to exploring the qualities of both satisfying and unsatisfying walks. read more or listen, 5:50 minutes)

Read more stories about Being present, Connecting with the land, Slowing down

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West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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