“The beginnings and ends of shadow lie between the light and darkness and may be infinitely diminished and infinitely increased. Shadow is the means by which bodies display their form. The forms of bodies could not be understood in detail but for shadow.” (Leonardo da Vinci)
Read MoreIn years past, I never imagined that a day hike would seem a nearly impossible goal. But three years ago I began to collapse unexpectedly when I stood up and took a few steps. I became increasingly disabled, hobbling on a cane and in great pain. It’s now been two years since the first of two hip surgeries.
Read MoreDavid Whyte speaks of five stages of rest. A year after leaving a very stressful job, I’m up to the second phase: “… the sense of slowly coming home, the physical journey into the body’s un-coerced and un-bullied self, as if trying to remember the way or even the destination itself.” This image speaks to me of rest and a life cycle that will continue regardless of my efforts.
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