Reflections on the Path

Why write? Why read?

I'm so glad you made it here.

Several years ago, I began writing short pieces for social media. I had feelings about what I saw happening in the world, and wanted to address what I saw from a compassionate, spiritual perspective. I was surprised by the response of friends and followers who said these pieces helped them reframe what they saw and then hold perspective, amidst all the chaos and confusion. I often wrote about Ram Dass too, and people seemed to like having an opportunity to connect with him through the words they read. So it is in that sprit that I continue here, with Reflections on the Path.

The purpose of this blog is to help keep us connected to our path, to remind us of what Ram Dass called The Journey of Awakening. That great journey we’re all on can sometimes get lost in the midst of life’s busyness and distraction, the challenge and uncertainty. But nurturing the flame of awakening and keeping it at the front of our awareness turns all we do into what he called Grist for the Mill. With it, we can use all we experience to help bring us to remembrance of who we truly are. 

In these weekly reflections, I’ll share insights from Ram Dass’s teachings, practical guidance for daily spiritual practice, and thoughts on how we can find the sacred in our ordinary moments- and keep it in the forefront of our consciousness.

Interestingly, I took the photo above of a path through the brush many months ago, while visiting dear friends in Northern California. At the time, I had no idea that I'd be creating a place called Living the Path. But I've always been interested in the notion of the path, and so life goes.... 

Is there an unseen force guiding us? Leading us in even the smallest of our choices and actions?

What do you think? 

And do you have similar experiences? Let me know of any examples in the comments below! I am truly interested. And please subscribe to the blog here to receive regular Reflections on the Path to help you remember and stay connected to your own journey of awakening.