Many years ago in the fall of 1850 a Russian peasant was attending church and the scripture reading for the day was “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thess. 5:17. The peasant’s heart was gripped. How was it possible to pray without ceasing? He set out on a pilgrimage to discover the answer. After many failed attempts…
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1000 Things I Really Like: Soul Sculpting
I’m walking in the early winter woods. The leaves are nearly gone. A dusting of snow is on the ground. The air is crisp and clean. #519 Breathing crisp, clean air. I remember when I started my list many years ago. I was swinging in a hammock and reading the book One Thousand Gifts. In…
Looking for Awe: Soul Sculpting Project
When was a time you encountered something that felt vast, mysterious, beyond your current understanding of the world? Something that made you stop in your tracks and – maybe say, “wow”. Do you experience this emotion of awe very often? I’ve been encountering awe a lot more than I used to. Probably it’s because I’ve…
The Reward of Pausing: Soul Sculpting Project
It was the elk who affirmed my choice. Though he was only a few yards away, he didn’t seem to see me. I sat on a log – very still, watching him step over the broken fence and wander uphill. He felt like a gift. Had I not stopped my work and sat down…
Finding Flow: Soul Sculpting Project
Why walk to the South Pole? To banish time. Erling Kagge — who walked to the South Pole in 50 days, by himself – believes that time banishment is a significant motive for most people who take epic expeditions. Kagge says that on an expedition “momentary flashes of experience can be compared to eternity. ….
Adjusting Time Orientations: Soul Sculpting Project
I like sunshine and warm days. So my favorite day of the year is December 21 – winter solstice. This day’s my current favorite because I am strongly future oriented. I know this is the darkest day of the year and from here on it gets lighter (and eventually warmer). Summer solstice is a bit…
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