As the year draws to a close, we are reminded that life unfolds in cycles. Endings and beginnings meet us in many forms -- some chosen and carefully planned, others arriving without warning, and sometimes without welcome.   This threshold invites us to pause and reflect on where we are right now. Are we fully present to our lives as they are? Are we allowing ourselves to feel what needs to be felt? Are we meeting life honestly, just as it comes?   For many, this is a time of

Why do twinkling lights mesmerize us so completely? This is true at any time of year, yet these lights feel especially compelling during the holidays, when colored lights appear everywhere -- on homes, along streets, and woven through evergreen branches. Perhaps they captivate us because, at our core, we are made of light.   The lights that adorn the winter season are more than festive decorations. Across time and cultures, light has carried deep symbolic meaning, speaking to

A friend recently shared a post on social media that introduced me to a word I had never encountered before: respair . It arrived softly, yet with great meaning. I’m writing this on December 21st, the winter solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the longest night of the year and a sacred threshold where darkness pauses and the light begins its slow return.   Respair  is an old and nearly forgotten companion to the word despair . Though they share linguistic roots, th

Mindfulness and spirituality often overlap, but they have different meanings and historical origins.   The original root word for mindfulness is the Pali word sati , which translates to “awareness” or “presence.” It also carries the meaning of “memory” or “remembrance.” Pali is a city in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.   The root word for spirituality is the Latin spiritus , meaning “breath,” “spirit,” or “life principle,” which derived from the verb spiro “to

Something sacred doesn’t need a church, temple, or tradition to define it. It can be a deep breath, a memory you are holding, a sunrise, or a quiet story whispered at the Edge Of Life/Light. Sacredness is about a felt sense  of reverence, connection, or presence. It’s whatever awakens your inner stillness. I like to think of it as being a natural wonder or something beyond ordinary understanding. It feels  soft, subtle, and very personal.   Religion gathers people around comm

Our lives are made up of infinitely layered experiences.   In moments of uncertainty, it’s easy to believe that what we see is all there is. Yet if we pause for a moment to view what is before us, our intuition invites us to go deeper. We are reminded that beyond surface appearances there is dimension, depth and mystery beyond our understanding.   Trust that there’s a wholeness unfolding beyond what is immediately visible. Whenever you face a challenge or loss, pause and take

At first glance, the dandelion may seem like an ordinary flower, but look closer, and you’ll discover a powerful symbol woven through nature, history, and spirit. Just like the dandelion, our journey here on earth is about resilience, transformation, and renewal.   Hidden Surprise If you take a closer look at the image of the dandelion logo, you may notice the seeds that are floating away are actually the initials “NJ,” as are the elements of the cotton puff ball.   Rooted in

Why Being Still Can Transform Everything In a world that moves too quickly, stillness can feel uncomfortable — even unnatural. Yet it’s within stillness that healing begins. When we slow down enough to listen — to our breath, to our body, to the whispers of our spirit — we reconnect to truth. Presence is not about fixing; it’s about being . Whether you’re walking through grief, transformation, or renewal, allowing yourself to be fully present opens space for grace to enter. P

Finding Light in Moments of Change Life is a series of thresholds — moments when we leave one chapter behind and step into another. These sacred transitions can be joyful, like the birth of a child, or deeply challenging, like saying goodbye to a loved one. At both ends of the emotional spectrum, we are invited to pause, reflect, and open our hearts to transformation. At Edge of Light , I believe these moments are not endings, but invitations — opportunities to expand into a