Author Archives: Lindsay

Vermont Life

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Lindsay

It’s time for a new installment of our Vermont life update!  We have had many experiences here in Vermont that have been rewarding and required a lot of work, growth, and a sense of humor. Even just from when we … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap: Existential Anxiety

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Lindsay

It all goes back to when everything was a singularity—when all the matter that existed was on top of itself and time didn’t yet exist. I mean, that’s really backing up a lot, but really, I do think it starts … Continue reading →

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A Place to Call Home (part II)

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Lindsay

I went out walking in the woods today in the rain. I felt like the main character of a fairy tale. My heart was bursting with wonder and curiosity. After living in a Mediterranean climate that has been in an … Continue reading →

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Transcendent Love

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Lindsay

Continuing the chronicles of my spiritual journey… Last August, I took a course that I absolutely loved. It was an introduction to a contemplative educational philosophy, and it required a lot of inner work and reflection. At the center of … Continue reading →

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Woodstock, Vermont: a place for us to call “home”

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Lindsay

“Home is both the beginning and the end. Home is not a sentimental concept at all, but an inner compass and a North Star at the same time. It is a metaphor for the soul.” —Richard Rohr We are moving … Continue reading →

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allowing myself to wonder

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Lindsay

When you fail at your religion, what do you do? Where do you go from there? These questions are ones I’ve sought to answer over the past decade and a half. I used to think there were two options: be … Continue reading →

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the summer of 1992

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Lindsay

I’ve been thinking a lot lately (roughly the past 10 years) about religion, faith, spirituality, and all the many twists and turns that my own personal journey has taken over my lifetime. After spending a good 8 years deconstructing all … Continue reading →

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Leaving 2016 with these thoughts on relationships

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Lindsay

Humans need each other. Emotionally, spiritually, neuro-biologically, and physically we need to have meaningful relationships in order to be healthy. Learning how to meaningfully connect with others will continue to be a lifelong journey for me. I’ve spent the past … Continue reading →

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We are not lost.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Lindsay

Life has some elements that feel uncertain right now; mainly the house we rent is for sale, so we need to find another place soon. This can be a real challenge when you’re looking in a certain price range in … Continue reading →

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“Imagine all the people living life in peace.”

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Lindsay

I started writing these thoughts before the recent tragedy in Paris; my heart grieves with all affected. I hope that we can move toward a world of love, empathy, peace, and authenticity. I dream of a world where we focus … Continue reading →

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