birth and death, a human life lived. No one escapes
the adventure. We only work with it differently.
Can we be in touch with our own life unfolding? Can
we rise to the occasion of our own humanity? Can we
take on the challenges we meet, even seeking them
out to test ourselves, to grow, to act in a principled
way, to be true to ourselves, to find our own way, and
ultimately not only have it but, more importantly, live
it?
The Mountain Meditation
When it comes to meditation, mountains have a lot to
teach, having archetypal significance in all cultures.
Mountains are sacred places. People have always
sought spiritual guidance and renewal in and among
them. The mountain is the symbol of the prime axis of
the world (Mt. Meru), the dwelling place of the gods
(Mt. Olympus), the place the spiritual leader
encounters God and receives his (her)
commandments and covenant (Mt. Sinai). Mountains
are held sacred, embodying dread and harmony,
harshness and majesty. Rising above all else on our
planet, they beckon and overwhelm with their sheer