Category: nature

5 Minutes of Relaxed Attention in Nature: Soul Sculpting Project

The view of the Cimarron and San Juan Mountain ranges was postcard beautiful as we drove by. I grabbed a moment of attention for them, but then returned to my focus to our conversation. My friend and I were deep in the plot of sharing our stories from the past weeks. Personal joys, family events,…

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Unplug A Little: Soul Sculpting Project

On the first trip we were camping in Cunningham Gulch, a narrow valley tucked between towering mountains. The clouds were gathering and I’m always vigilant for thunderstorms, so before I set out on my hike I pulled out my phone to update my weather.  No bars, no internet available. I set out on my hike…

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 Find Awe, Welcome Humility: Soul Sculpting Lent 2022 Week 1

   Find Awe, Welcome Humility Soul Sculpting Project for Lent 2022 Week 1 The wind had escalated to a fierce gale and the waves began to swell and break over the boat. Water rapidly filled the boat.  Some of the men on board were expert fisherman. They knew what they were doing and they knew…

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Soul Sculpting Project: Put Some Awe in Your Day

  Soul Sculpting Project: Put Some Awe in Your Day I had taken one step out of my front door into the night when I froze in awe. The Milky Way stretched from from horizon to zenith and beyond. A wing of the Milky Way, that I seldom notice, spread out distinctly. Every light in…

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Soul Sculpting: Lectio Divina with the Book of Nature

Soul Sculpting: Lectio Divina with the Book of Nature Anthony was 18 years old and sitting in church when the reader stood up and read the words of Jesus, ‘Go, sell all you have and give to the poor and come and follow me.’ (Matt. 19:21) Anthony took the verse to heart, sold everything he…

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