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,…

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…

Soul Sculpting Projects: Monotasking with God

Soul Sculpting Projects: Monotasking with God “It is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God.” These are the words of Brother Lawrence, a French Lay Brother who lived in the 1600’s. Lawrence’s spiritual practice was simply to do all of his…

Sculpting Project: Exploring the Now Here

Sculpting Project: Exploring the Now Here I am walking on the top of the little mesa above our house. To my south and east I have sweeping views of the mountain ranges I love. This is one of my favorite places to explore the Now Here. Our soul sculpting project this week is to go…