The Value of Slowness and Silence

The Value of Slowness and Silence

There were two books I read in 2020 that offered new meditative practices. The first, Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry by Arthur Zajonc, I wrote about previously (Part 1 and Part 2) and the second is A Path of Encounter by Jon McAlice. He argues that any type of...
Lichens, Mosses, and Fungi, Oh My

Lichens, Mosses, and Fungi, Oh My

Three books I read in the last couple of years have me seeing fungi, moss, and lichens in a whole new way. What do these organisms have in common? Their smallness, their willingness to cooperate with other organisms, and their ability to adapt and survive. A couple of...
Farewell to 2020 and Favourite Books

Farewell to 2020 and Favourite Books

It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? My year began with the best intentions. My husband and I were looking forward to a year of travel with two big trips and seven weddings to attend. In between, I planned to continue experiencing and writing about perception for a...