Silviculture for the Soul
Some time ago, on a point of land that juts into the vast blue horizon of Lake Superior’s south shore, I gathered with my neighbors to discuss the idea of saving an 80 acre piece of land that was being … Continued
Wind in the trees
“The essence of all beautiful art, all great art is gratitude.” Friedrich Nietzsche The wind began in the middle of the night. Sometime in the darkness the crescendo began unnoticed by me. When my consciousness stirred, I listened and … Continued
Beautiful Imperfections
It is nearly impossible to travel through this life without comparing ourselves to others or to some expectation or standard – imaginary or real. With those comparisons it is easy to define differences as deficits. I often hear parents of … Continued
Middle Age as our Teacher
Somewhere along the path of sociological history we have conceptualized the idea of middle age. I used to think it was old; as if middle age were the end of something that I would never want to end… youth, … Continued
Not Knowing
Oh how we all would like to know. Everything. We want to know how it will all turn out, what the weather will be like for our family picnic, will our child get well, where will I live, or what … Continued
Contentment
Contentment is challenging to describe and often difficult to experience. This sense of well being, of needing nothing else at this moment seems to be something we all long for, but often have trouble finding. Content, the base word, … Continued
Sandhill Cranes
Today I was reminded of the rusty bugle call of the Sandhill Crane as it methodically returned north in its spring migration. That unique raspy call has been heard on this earth for thousands of years, long before my language … Continued