Beauty will save the world.

—Fyodor Dostoevsky

Writings

The Ecstasy of Silence by J. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dialogue and Deep Listening by David Bohm

Physicist and philosopher David Bohm explores how genuine communication might help us move beyond the fragmentation and division that shape both our individual lives and the world we share, suggesting that we come together in a spirit of inquiry, suspending our assumptions and becoming aware of the thoughts, beliefs, and reactions that shape how we see the world.

Places I like to visit

 Grateful Living   https://grateful.org/

On Being https://onbeing.org/

The Marginalian   https://www.themarginalian.org/