This from Philip Pullman, author of “His Dark Materials” trilogy, which I love. To read the whole interview, click here.
Thank you, Mr. Pullman. Very clear and wonderful. I especially like this: Then I read it all again and think it’s horrible, and get very depressed. That’s one of the things you have to […]

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So I can’t believe it, but I’m halfway through my sojourn in the clouds. I feel so sad and happy about this. Of course, almost nothing turned out the way I thought it would, but it has been a momentous time nonetheless. I’m still not sure why. Let me see if I can recount some […]

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This is the 7th day of writing/meditation retreat. Things are beginning to get interesting.
Last night, I drove the 10 miles to Shambhala Mountain Center to hear Sakyong Mipham give a talk and in-depth meditation instruction. It was wonderful to see him, beyond wonderful, indescribable. Anyone who has had the great fortune to find a spiritual […]

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Somehow I’ve ended up house sitting in Shangri-la, up in the clouds, surrounded by quiet. This house is a gift, a blessing, a treasure. It is absolutely beautiful on the inside, but the killer beauty is just outside. The house is situated all alone looking directly out onto the front range of the Rockies which […]

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On July 8 I’m departing for a one month semi-solitary retreat in Colorado. I’m house sitting in a beautiful but remote house in the foothills of the Rockies. There is no regular phone service. I say “semi-solitary” because for 3 or 4 days during this time, some others will also stay at the house. And […]

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