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On a windswept ridge in the Highlands, a traveler bends and lifts a stone. It is cold, slick with last night's rain. She places it on a pile already taller than her waist, taller than the man it was … read more

Somewhere on a windswept ridge in Scotland, I once stopped to catch my breath and noticed a small stack of stones at the edge of the trail. Five flat rocks, balanced patiently against the wind. No na … read more

There is a moment, just before a stone settles, when everything in your hands goes still. The wobble slows. Your fingers stop searching. The stone — limestone, river-smoothed, cool against your palm … read more

Whether reflecting on the past few months or looking forward to the remainder of the year, quiet days offer many chances for us to look inside and discover that peace and wisdom are within our grasp, … read more

Legend has it that tea was discovered when a few leaves blew from a tree and landed in the cup of the Chinese Emperor, Shennong, all the way back in 2737 B.C. Tea has come a long way since then. Treas … read more