Monthly Reflections

Every month, I reflect on ideas, verses, and practices from the Buddhist and Christian traditions that pierce my heart and keep it open as I continue on my contemplative journey.

If you, like me, tried your best with your childhood religion (or lack thereof), but had a nagging sense that you weren’t getting the whole story: I am writing this for you.

These reflections are free for all to read, and you can join my email list to get them delivered straight to your inbox on the third Monday of every month. If you would like to support my journey toward long-term retreat, you can make a one-time or recurring contribution here.

Your consistent support helps me to:

  • Plan and take short “ramp-up” retreats to deepen my practice and prepare for long term retreat

  • Save for the costs of long-term retreat (food and lodging for multiple months)

I am extremely grateful for your faith and support! Wishing you wellness and happiness,

Griffin

Monthly Reflections Archive

Here, you’ll find links to PDFs of all past Monthly Reflections, previously called Recollections

2025

“God and Dogs” (Is Jesus Enough? #003)—March 2025 (PDF)

“Dukkha” (Is Jesus Enough? #002)—February 2025 (PDF)

“The Question”  (Is Jesus Enough? #001)—January 2025 (PDF)

2024

“Find It” — December 2024 (PDF)

“Faithal Reconstruction” — November 2024 (PDF)

“Hips Don’t Lie” — October 2024 (PDF)

“No Delete Button” — September 2024 (PDF)

“More Love” — August 2024 (PDF)

“Not Quite” — July 2024  (PDF)

“Who Are You?” — June 2024 (PDF)

“A Different Kind of Meditation” | “Clip Nails” — May 2024 (PDF)

“Exceeds Expectations” | “Bombs and Seeds” | “Like a Dream” — April 2024 (PDF)

“Spring Snowstorm” | “Soap” | “Train Tracks” — March 2024 (PDF)

“This Thing is Not a Newsletter” | “Feats” | “No Story” —February 2024 (PDF)

“Wonder and Silence” | “For the Love of God” | “Meditation Guy” — January 2024 (PDF)

2023

“Recalibrating the Baseline” | “Sugar and Salt” | “Compassion” — December 2023 (PDF)

“Equanimity” | “Floaters” | “Unflappable” — November 2023 (PDF)

“Creation of the Universe” | “Cheap” | “It Starts with Treats” — October 2023 (PDF)

“Crackling Magic” | “Three Kinds of Space” | “Prehistoric Rat Skeletons and Doing the Roar” — September 2023 (PDF) 

“Dispatches From… My Life” | “This One is For the Bugs” | “VINs, Early Christian Monasticism, and YOU” — August 2023 (PDF)

“How Did We Get to ‘Desert Fathers’?” | “Shamatha” | “Coffee vs. Mind” —July 2023 (PDF)