Who we are is shaped in so many ways by those who have come before us, from our genetic inheritance to the stories and culture that mold our understanding of the world. Who we are is not determined by where we come from, but our identity and our heritage can’t be separated either.
On this father’s day, how do you see that your father or a father figure has shaped your life?
Lots of beings, from humans to jellies, like to hang out in groups, whether we know one another or not. Even introverts will seek out coffee shops or public parks where they can be around people—even if they never speak.
Where do you like to be in the company of strangers?
“Do not feel lonely, the entire Universe is inside you.” — Rumi
What makes you feel connected?
“I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.” — Walt Whitman
How does summer invite your soul?
From the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years to Jesus fasting the desert for 40 days, time in the desert—in a stripped-down environment devoid of the usual pleasures and comforts—has long been symbolic of the process of deep spiritual change.
When has a “time in the desert” experience changed you?
