Reflections

Across centuries, cultures, and spiritual traditions, humanity has returned again and again to the same mysterious idea: that the sacred is not distant from us, but already present within us. In the teachings of Jesus Christ, we hear the words, “The Kingdom of God is within you.” In the philosophy of Hinduism, there is the realization that Atman is Brahman — that the deepest self is inseparable from the Divine reality itself. In Buddhism, the concept of Buddha nature teaches

A few weeks ago my family and I decided to check out the local renaissance festival, about an hour’s drive from our house. The most direct route — the one that Maps suggested — was pretty much all freeway: lots of concrete, cars, and buildings, but nothing scenic. I promptly got on my phone and started scrolling. About 20 minutes later I looked up, and the freeway was nowhere to be seen. We were on a side road with beautiful mountain views, horses grazing, and fascinating roc