There’s a really good Labyrinth here. I’m not sure of the history, but Labyrinths have been used for times of prayer. Walking the Labyrinth causes you to slow down. At the start of the Labyrinth, they had some good suggestions: I was able to walk a Labyrinth in Scotland on St. Columba’s Bay on the…

Today, I decided to take a trip to the Monastery of Christ in the Desert, since it was only 18 miles from the ranch. I believed it would be a short road trip. When I looked the directions up on Google Maps, I was a bit confused. Google Maps indicated the monestary was only 18…

Not too much to report. I have to remind myself what day it is, which is good…I think. I usually have a really good handle on time, even without looking at my watch. I tend to be schedule focused. I hoped that during this sabbatical, I wouldn’t be so focused on my schedule. That seems…

There’s a wildfire nearby called the “Midnight Fire.” It is about 15 miles or so from the ranch. Because of other wildfires in New Mexico, most of the trails have been closed since May. The closest town is 42 minutes away (according to Google Maps). My options for activities are limited, which is exactly what…

I arrived, checked in, and unloaded all my stuff. At dinner, I talked with a man who gave me two important pieces of advice while staying at the ranch. First, he told me the moon set at about 3:30 am. Second, he shared how he had become dehydrated during the week (he was leaving the…