#43 Appreciation

In Minnesota, it’s snowing. In Texas, it’s 72 and sunny. I’m in Texas, remembering the thrill of walking in my neighborhood park after a 6-inch snowfall. Ah, winter wonderland — there’s nothing like it. But for this Minnesotan, 72 and sunny in...

#42 Inspiration

A reader asked: How is it that you so often say exactly what I need to hear? It’s uncanny how often that happens. I actually hear that question pretty often. So I’ll tell you one explanation for why that happens. The intent behind these newsletters, my...

#41 There is a Field

I have a book, 365 Days With Rumi. Today, October 3, has my favorite Rumi saying: Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. Are you breathing? 15 minutes morning and evening. You’ll find that field there, in your...

#40 Hitch Itch and Dry Eyes

How Are You Doing? Are you breathing for 15 minutes twice a day? Are you breathing for longer? Are you drinking plenty of water? Feeling gratitude every day? Really, I want to hear from you. Take a moment to write so we can all know how you’re doing. A couple of...

#39 Prostrate yourself

Are you practicing gratitude during your breathing time? Here’s a way to deepen your experience. Prostrate yourself. By now, you likely know that I am uncomfortable in hot weather. I’ve never been in such hot weather as this summer in North Dakota! Whew. Well, it...