Radiance Within is meant to be the kind of blog you reach for when you need a quiet moment to peel away the layers of the day. My hope is that the writing and graphics feel as good as pajama pants, as inspiring as open windows, and as comforting as something savory or sweet baking in the oven. 

I’m Radiance Writer.  I grew up basking in jewel-colored light from stained glass windows, watching the sunset underneath the maple trees in my front yard, and filling notebooks with what inspired and intrigued me about the world.

Today my spiritual communities are peopled with yogis, stargazers, and lovers of Rumi and Mary Oliver poems.

My favorite and most universal spiritual practices are time spent outdoors, losing myself in writing and books, and putting pen to paper.

My hope is to share with others what brings me joy, transcendence, peace, and healing in a world that can be abrasive, harried, and anxious.

Throughout the day there are times when I need more than rest and relaxation.  I need spiritual sustenance.  I seek just the right books for the coffee table and the night stand, so I’ll have words and images to reach for when I get home or before going to bed.  These books are the inspiration for Radiance Within.

Rather than providing a means of escape, Radiance Within offers an invitation to go deeper, even if you only have a few minutes to do so.

May you find solace and deep connection here.

Namaste.