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Check This Space Next Spring.
When I was six years old, my parents took me to the Grand Canyon. I was so excited, I immediately ran up to the rim to peer over. My dad stayed close, and rather than scold me for getting to close, he said calmly:
“You know, there’s no one down there to catch you if you fall.”
I took a big step back! The Power! The Beauty! The AWE! It was a moment that stuck with me for all my life, but also made me LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Grand Canyon.
Hi Friends! I am currently hiking the Arizona Trail southbound from Utah to Mexico, yes, through the Grand Canyon. Yes, 800 miles. It’s a trail my dad helped build. And he died before it was complete.
And Yes. It’s going to take some time.
So — I have no events planned for the immediate future. Check this space, though, for info on future workshops, talks, live music, and events. Be sure to follow my blog and social media posts from the trail!
A Younger Me.
This handstand photo was taken sometime around 1980 by my old friend Morgan Jones, who is now helping folks experience AWE and recognize the Divine in all our lives with his work as a Certified Spiritual Director.
Check out Morgan’s website: Wrangled by Grace.
Oh, and don’t freak out — the photo is an optical illusion. It’s a fake ledge!
Be mindful out there! No selfies from ledges!
The Community Book Project: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude
The Community Book Project: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude People from all walks of life join together in this thought-of-the-day collection of essays--one for every day of the year. This book brims with appreciation without crossing the line to sappy or too “woo-woo.” Instead, you will find evidence that harnessing the power of gratitude can be a life-changing force. Inside are stories about the things, people, circumstances, and events the contributors are grateful for. These “gratitude-in-real-life” stories are about more than the polite "thank you" we casually exchange every day. They're testimonials to the people and things we often take for granted. Join us in this growing movement of people from around the world who have committed to asking themselves this simple yet profound question every day of the week — what am I grateful for?
My essay, “The Relevant Grandmommy” is included on page 28.