Late October 2021 was my second visit to the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, access inside any of the buildings was not allowed. It was a stunningly beautiful fall day and I walked the grounds for a half hour. I had a chance encounter with one lovely female resident. … Continue reading Visit to Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe
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When You Clean Out Your Mother’s House
My mother passed away a few months ago, not quite three years after Dad died. I live an 8-hour drive away, so wasn't there when she passed unexpectedly, in a nursing home. We had a complex relationship. Now that she's gone I feel like she was a presence that can't exactly be explained. I feel … Continue reading When You Clean Out Your Mother’s House
One Seeker's Story 