Striving Downward is Devotion

In a world obsessed with rising, this reflection turns its gaze downward—toward the lowly, essential acts that wisdom asks of us. Rooted in the I Ching’s image of the flying bird that knows when it’s time to descend, this Murmuring explores the power of maintenance, grief work, and soul-tending—the unglamorous tasks that keep life woven together. Strivi…