Category: Meditations

“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?

“You are a beautiful soul hidden by the trench coat of the ego.”  — Mike Dolan

How does your ego get in the way of seeing your soul?

In the midst of our daily lives it’s easy to get caught up in the details and the many, many tasks, and lose track of the bigger picture, like whether we are responding to a sense of personal call, or whether we are in touch with sources of joy.

What helps you to get a higher perspective on your life?