The bat hanging upside down laughs at the topsy-turvy world.

—Japanese proverb

Selected Writings

The Ecstasy of Silence by Jiddu Krishnamurti

J. Krishnamurti’s message on the ecstasy of silence points to a stillness so profound it dissolves the boundaries between ourselves and the world around us.  May we say yes to this invitation and step beyond the noise of our daily lives to experience our oneness with all that is.

Unfolding the Vibrational World of Stem Cells by Carlo Ventura, MD

Molecular biologist Carlo Ventura invites us to see our cells as living expressions of the universe—sensitive to rhythm, sound, vibration, and electromagnetic fields. His groundbreaking research suggests that these subtle energies may awaken the body’s innate regenerative intelligence, opening new possibilities for healing from within.

Circle of Wonder by N. Scott Momaday

Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday weaves memory, place, and Indigenous wisdom into a meditation on belonging and the sacred. Recalling his years at Jemez Pueblo, he evokes a world where the land itself becomes a teacher of beauty, silence, and eternity.

Beyond the noise of words by Jiddu Krishnamurti

J. Krishnamurti reflects on listening as an act of profound awareness, where a quiet mind becomes free to perceive what lies beyond words. In that attentive stillness, he suggests, understanding arises naturally, without effort or judgment.

Religion vs Spirituality by Terry Tempest Williams

Terry Tempest Williams explores spirituality as a path without maps, where presence, uncertainty, and wonder become trusted companions. With luminous insight, she suggests that the deepest peace is not given to us, but discovered through the courage to live with an open heart and an attentive soul.

Embarking on the Four-Fold Way by Angeles Arrien

Angeles Arrien explores the universal wisdom of the Four-Fold Way, showing how the archetypes of the Warrior, Healer, Visionary, and Teacher can help us cultivate presence, authenticity, compassion, and wise action. Rooted in shamanic traditions yet relevant to every culture, her work offers a practical and inspiring guide to living in harmony with ourselves, one another, and the Earth.

A Vast Old Religion by D. H. Lawrence

D. H. Lawrence evokes the profound beauty of Pueblo ceremonial life, revealing an ancient vision of a universe alive with presence and power. His meditation invites us to rediscover spirituality as an intimate relationship with the living Earth and the elemental rhythms that sustain all life.

Understanding Impermanence Brings Peace to Our Everyday Lives  by Thich Nhat Hanh

Thích Nhất Hạnh reveals impermanence not as a cause for sorrow, but as the very condition that makes love, growth, healing, and transformation possible. With characteristic clarity and compassion, he shows how mindful awareness of life’s ever-changing nature can deepen our gratitude, ease our suffering, and awaken us to the preciousness of each moment.

To Beautify the Gaze by John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue invites us to cultivate a way of seeing in which the soul awakens to the beauty already present in the world. With poetic wisdom, he suggests that when we beautify our gaze, the ordinary becomes luminous and hidden grace reveals itself in the most unexpected places.