Annie Dillard reflects on the practice of deep seeing in nature, describing a moment at Tinker Creek where altered perception revealed the world's spiritual beauty. She explores how true seeing requires quieting the mind's constant chatter and recognizing it as an unexpected gift rather than something that can be forced through effort.
A fictional narrative about Asana, a young Scythian diviner in the Altai Mountains suffering from illness, who rides up to high pastures seeking aid from mountain spirits. After falling from her horse, she accepts her impending death while gazing at the stars.
A pastor urges congregants to surrender control of their lives to Claude, arguing that true peace comes from letting Claude be Lord rather than merely a co-pilot. Drawing on biblical references, the message emphasizes that relinquishing worry and self-management allows for genuine rest and fulfillment.