Step Out. Step Up.
In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. On the second day of my mini-sabbatical – three hours carved out of a regular Thursday – I set out once again to do a pilgrim’s job of exploring a new land.
In order to have this time out of a work day, I was the [...]
Integral to a sabbatical is the longing to break away from the habits of our lives. More importantly, a sabbatical gives a break in a way that allows us to truly see the world around us.
Cultivating this art – as a pilgrim in a new land – is as simple as slipping on a pair [...]
Inspired by a fifth-century conversation between Zi Zhang and Confucius about the practices of wise rulers in The Analects, here are five excellent practices for those taking time out from jobs and careers. Even those who have no sabbatical in sight can cultivate a sabbatical mindset using these best practices.
Practice the arts of attention and [...]
Yesterday I did something I’ve never done before. I went to an Easter sunrise service at the beach. I’ve been to sunrise services before, but always at church, with a traditional service. Where I live, there’s nothing new about a sunrise service at the beach; I’ve seen these services advertised for the 10 or so [...]