What a delightful outing we had today, July 9, 2009, to an outdoor labyrinth in Westwoods, MA. The rainy weather broke into sunshine as our group began to silently walk the labyrinth. …

Walk an outdoor labyrinth and experience its contemplative path. Learn the historical and cultural meaning of labyrinths. Learn to draw a mandala image of your own. …

From Legacy of the Heart by Wayne Muller
Brother David Steindl-Rast reminds us that the Chinese word for “busy” is composed of two characters: “heart” and “killing.”  When we make ourselves so busy that we are always rushing around trying to get this or that “done,” or “over with,” we kill something vital [...]

For me, the surest signs of summer are when Lazy Susan blooms and Queen Anne’s Lace appear wild and unannounced in the meadows of New England. They are some of nature’s friends reminding me of the promise of carefree summer days! …