The start of a new year is a time to consider constancy and change in our lives, to take a look at the big picture and make any needed adjustments. I’m not big on new year’s resolutions—it’s far too easy to fall short and disappoint yourself. But this year I’m making one resolution: simply to be more present, more of the time. With help from meditation, journaling, and long walks with the dog, my aim is to become more mindful. We can’t stop time, but we can experience it more deeply.
A Prayer for Japan
A 9.0 earthquake, a massive tsunami, and an unfolding nuclear catastrophe would each be overwhelming in isolation. The mind can scarcely imagine what the people of Japan are going through right now, simultaneously dealing with three disasters of historic proportions. My heart breaks for the survivors who have lost their loved ones, their homes, and the lives they once knew.