Steps of Presence
Here you’ll find my collection of weekly reflections: lyrical essays on presence, love, and joy. Each piece is a step through daily life that reveals the sacred woven into the ordinary.
I love a good adventure. Especially one that begins with two little words: I wonder... Those words have taken me into unfamiliar places, unexpected pursuits, and experiences I couldn't have…
Twice this week, I changed my plans because I wanted to paint. Both times, I made the same choice: go where the love is. The first time, Gary had plans…
I love the moon. I have been drawing her since I was young, and I still can't resist photographing her whenever she catches my eye. A silver curve suspended in…
We spend years becoming somebody. A name gathers meaning. A talent becomes a profession. What we practice becomes something we’re known for. Along the way, we recognize ourselves in what…
Not long after I began painting, I declared, “I am an artist. I am a painter.” This was audacious, considering I'd barely figured out how to apply paint smoothly to…
Apparently, the whole world is talking about Mick Jagger. At least, my world is. My social media feed brings me The Rolling Stones, art, dance, writing, style—and lately, fabulous women…
Gary likes to remind me that I’m a dreamer. My response is always the same: “But I’m not the only one.” (Thank you, John.) We dream about what might be.…
I recently heard someone suggest a way to approach a difficult decision: Ask yourself, Am I prepared for the worst possible consequence? Naturally, I began imagining consequences. The obvious ones…
“Projects keep us young,” Gary insisted when I asked if he thought we should take on something new we’ve been considering. “This will be a big one,” I laughed. “Soon,…
“I love it!” Gary said this recently about a possibility we had only begun to imagine. I laughed. We hardly knew what it was. There were questions we couldn't answer,…
A Journey Through Life in Essays
Whether you’re here for your first essay or returning, thank you for being part of this journey. Your presence brings these words to life. As we continue to step together, may each reflection spark deeper awareness, connection, and joy in your own daily dance through life.