In Praise of Small Actions

by Eric Stewart Over the past several months I’ve been growing my hair out. As a result, after decades of a short, low-maintenance haircut, I’ve become reacquainted with tangles and knots, and therefore with combing. There’s a direct and profound...

The Depth of Breath

“Let your exhalation lengthen…” The first time I remember hearing these words in a class, I was in my early 20’s, working as a cook at the Omega Institute, a retreat center in upstate New York. That particular summer, I remember being unsure...