Perhaps only tangentially relevant, but I'm remembering a time nearly 30 Octobers ago when I went hiking in Westminster, VT with my cousin Jane ... Beautiful essay, sir. Chapels within ourselves. Yes, yes to those hallowed spaces in us that enable us better to face the wounded and wounding world.
My grandchildren are living prayers to me; time with them is better than any man-made church. Thank you for your story of everyday awe dear James - I look forward to your book. xoxo
This is exactly the kind of attention, awareness, and consciousness we need now to help us survive the White House madness. James, that little girl is an angel, and you don't need to say this because it is so clear and resonant. Thank you.
“What brings us wonder is so often smaller and more slight than we expect, entering the side door of our consciousness and suddenly taking hold.” These words of yours will go in my journal today. It’s exactly this. We must hold on to the wonder and feel the awe in the moment. Everything else seemingly looms large, but those little joyful details and happenings are where the magic of life lives. Thank you for this beautiful read James.
Perhaps only tangentially relevant, but I'm remembering a time nearly 30 Octobers ago when I went hiking in Westminster, VT with my cousin Jane ... Beautiful essay, sir. Chapels within ourselves. Yes, yes to those hallowed spaces in us that enable us better to face the wounded and wounding world.
Me too. And I want Berg’s Book too. The cover sells the book. Just amazing.
My grandchildren are living prayers to me; time with them is better than any man-made church. Thank you for your story of everyday awe dear James - I look forward to your book. xoxo
Love this capture of a tender moment. One reason we need to 'put down our devices' is so we can notice (and remember) these moments.
This is exactly the kind of attention, awareness, and consciousness we need now to help us survive the White House madness. James, that little girl is an angel, and you don't need to say this because it is so clear and resonant. Thank you.
“What brings us wonder is so often smaller and more slight than we expect, entering the side door of our consciousness and suddenly taking hold.” These words of yours will go in my journal today. It’s exactly this. We must hold on to the wonder and feel the awe in the moment. Everything else seemingly looms large, but those little joyful details and happenings are where the magic of life lives. Thank you for this beautiful read James.