Stepping Away to See More Clearly

A story about finding a deeper kind of renewal. I recently returned from New Mexico, the land of blue skies, dramatic clouds, and stunning vistas. We went to Sufi Camp, a spiritual retreat in the Manzano Mountains—a destination I’ve visited on and off for over 40 years. It’s the ideal place to relax, recharge, and […]

How Contemplating Death Can Enhance Life

As the saying goes: Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. Taxes, however, come due at predictable times, which forces us to prepare, even if we hate doing it. Death, on the other had, is completely unpredictable and so much easier to put it out of our minds until it is too late. […]