I'm up in New England, leading two back-to-back retreats. I missed all the wild storms in Virginia and some pretty extensive damage to our house. Here in the land of sunshine and flowing electricity, In between retreats I managed to catch a quick kayak adventure in the Stockbridge bowl.

Tonight in this five day retreat, The Still Small Voice Within, I will be leading a silent hike down through the meadow and the woods by the lake and cycling back by Tanglewood. James Taylor plays three nights over the 4th of July and last year they opened the gates halfway through the concert.

We'll see if they do the same tonight.

If not, it's a good thing we are practicing equanimity.