15
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 12, Trouble Tree (episode 72)
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Well today, was just another absolutely beautiful day in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The temperature was moderate, the bird’s and squirrels were abundantly active. I even saw my first scuffle between Robins. This was most likely male-to-male aggression as birds begin establishing their territory. That’s a common phenomenon to expect in the spring. The way to spot... Read More
14
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 11, Snoozing in God’s Lap (episode 71)
This morning’s sit was absolutely lovely. Gentle breezes, bright sunshine, squirrels and robins feeding around the backyard. I did have one disappointing observation. The Saucer Magnolia in my neighbor’s yard, which was exploding in white and pink blossoms over the past week, turned a dingy brown due to an intense cold snap. I am... Read More
13
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 10, Chasing Light(episode 70)
Yesterday morning I was photographing the first daffodils appearing in my yard, and today I am analyzing snow melts. The swiftness with how rapidly things can change is astounding. One sit I did in the warmth of the sun. My next sit held just over twenty-four hours later I did beneath the stars and was... Read More
11
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 9, gratitude (episode 69)
Everyday I begin my sit spot time by offering thanks. I haven’t explained how though. I’m not just rattling off whatever I am grateful for. I have a specific form of thanks that I have been doing for over twenty years. My model is an adaptation of a model I originally learned while on a... Read More
10
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 8, “Normal” (episode 68)
This morning, I noticed a few subtle differences in my backyard. Normally, the birds chatter more. I also almost always spot a few birds milling about in my neighbor’s shrubs, and I’ve heard red-bellied wouldpeckers off to the north pretty much every single day. None of that was happening this morning. This seemed particularly strange... Read More
9
Mar
2022
Lenten Devotional, Day 7, Beasties and Weeds (episode 67)
I spotted my first dandelion. He was poking up between bricks in our herb garden. I happened to see the little fella right after thinking about disruptive thoughts that pop up while I’m meditating. There seemed to be a connection. I took a class recently called “Quieting the Beast”. The class was all about recognizing... Read More