Today is not the longest day of the year. Each day is the same length. Today, in the northern hemisphere, is the day with the longest period of sunshine. It is the brightest day of the year, the day we spend the most time in the light. Many of us revel in the light. We […]
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Depth stops me in my tracks. There are people who seek experiences of depth. Some people meditate and some people go skydiving. They look for ways to connect with the Depth all around us and draw it into their everyday lives. Some people take pilgrimages to “thin” places, where there is very little boundary between
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We live our lives surrounded by an ocean of deep truths. There are times when the Depth and the truths intimidate us, and we hide from them. We distract ourselves by trying to show how important we are and what we have achieved on our own. We distract ourselves with things, toys, exotic experiences and
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We pause for a moment to remember places where the Depth has flooded our lives, times when we realized its immensity and power. We remember where we were when we first learned it had happened; the first time, or the first in a long time, that we knew. The details are important mileposts in our
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I am a member of a liturgical church. When we get together we remind ourselves of our shared story, and we share a meal. We surround ourselves with signs and symbols that help us remember who we are. We have banners and paintings, pictures in stained glass, music, kneeling and the sign of the cross,
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There are times when I am so focused that I forget to breathe. I am talking, and I keep pushing until I run out of air. I am writing or thinking, and I realize that need to stand up, walk around and take a deep breath. Focus can be very helpful to me. I remember
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It can be easy to forget about the depth all around us. I am reminded of depth when I look out across the ocean, stand on the peak of a mountain, or walk surrounded by tall trees. I remember when I get away from the lights of a city to watch the stars in the
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I listen for the Depth. I listen alone, or with another person, or with other people. Depth is all around us, but we get distracted and forget. We get caught up in meeting a goal, or in a delicious taste, or in watching a movie. Our attention is attracted to a bit of trivia, or
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It is easy for me to get caught up in what I am doing. I forget about other people, other things I would like to do, other things I have done. I forget about the present moment, and become immersed in what I am doing. I forget about “Why?” I am doing it and become
Each of us finds depth for ourselves. Sometimes our depth journeys take us in the same direction. We find ourselves exploring depth in similar places, and are able to encourage and support each other. Many people have assisted me, and I have assisted many people. You and I, though, each have a unique thirst for depth.
