Walking seems to be one of the only modes of movement that transcends time; it is easy to overlook the few things that survive in society because they are so inherent, but maybe the momentum of putting on foot in front of the other at a natural human pace holds more power than we give it credit. Or, perhaps rather than just the metronome of steady movement it is the way in which we encounter the world and the natural conditions walking in it provides. We all walk unless encumbered by a physical ailment that doesn’t allow it—but most of … Continue reading Walk this way

Surrendering to something unfathomable seems wise when the path is undistinguished and grey. Without the levity that comes from acknowledging a higher power in the cosmos orchestrating (to a large extent) this grand show called life, it would be easy to believe that we hold all the answers. To the opposite effect, if we relinquish all self-will and become hostage to esoteric forces and superstitions we will lose our footing on reality. There is a sweet spot we must find. Humans for millenniums have sought to find ‘something more’ to help guide us through the murky waters of life. I … Continue reading ‘Higher Power’