11/26/11: Gratitude with Caverly Morgan

The Grateful Strawberry

As I thought about this upcoming show on gratitude, I thought about a single and unique strawberry that recently grew in my garden. As I’m sure all of you know, our local strawberry season is long over. Indeed the last strawberry that I picked was in May. But last week, as I cleared away a pile of dead leaves that had fallen from the trees around my garden, I found one new, unique, hearty and as … [Read more...]

Burning Silence

monks-facing-the-wall

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The focus on the creation of Peace begins within. -- Caverly Morgan I actually have spent 10 days at a silent zen monastery. Wake up at 7:00 a.m. Walk to the meditation hall. Oh, by the way, when I’ m walking, I must keep my gaze downcast in front of me, lest I catch someone else’s eye. Every moment of every day, including when I’m walking, is structured for me turn … [Read more...]