Category Archives: Musings

This winter I heard of many new babies coming into the world to very loving, secure and supportive parents and to spiritually conscious grandparents. The sheer number of such beings making their appearances at this time under such conditions, made me wonder what this could possibility mean. Are these little … Read the rest

Although people often complain about the process of getting older, it does offer a benefit that keeps getting more and more valuable with the passing of time – perspective. Perspective , the taking in of the longer view, the bigger picture, the ability to make sense of a certain set … Read the rest

Recently, within the span of a few days, several individuals mentioned their struggle with lack of money and wondered if I had any insights into how to deal with this problem. Quite a bit has been written on this subject and I draw my remarks somewhat from these sources but … Read the rest

Last February, a fall and the subsequent onset of dementia in Larry’s mother has given us, in addition to sadness and stress, some spiritual lessons to ponder. I noticed that many of Larry’s mom’s core qualities were still present despite the loss of much cognitive awareness. What she valued in … Read the rest

This year has been a time for me to reflect on what it means to be an elder. I like the term better than crone which gives me images of the Wicked Witch of the West, wart-nosed and all. I know crone means crown and wise woman, but my childhood … Read the rest

Greetings to all from the deeps of January. One year has finished and another begun anew. One more chapter has closed and a new one lies before us waiting to be written. For a change, most of us are having hardly any trouble letting go of the year just past. … Read the rest

For the several years, I have been intrigued and delighted with the poems of the 14th century Sufi poet, Hafiz (pronounced Ha-feez). I enjoy him even more than Rumi because he has such a forgiving, funny and comforting idea of the divine. There is one poem, “Venus Just Asked Me” … Read the rest

For the several years, I have been intrigued and delighted with the poems of the 14th century Sufi poet, Hafiz (pronounced Ha-feez). I enjoy him even more than Rumi because he has such a forgiving, funny and comforting idea of the divine. There is one poem, Venus Just Asked Me… Read the rest