WANDERING CLOSE TO HOME
A Year of Zen Reflections, Consolations, and Reveries

A moving collection of essays and reflections that will inspire you to live more deeply, from Zen master and life coach David Rynick – Publication Date September 1, 2024.

In our daily struggles to navigate the complex and busy world of what it means to be human, we often forget to look for the wondrous and fascinating moments that can make each day extraordinary. Yet these tiny details can bring us mysterious delight, and a profound appreciation of simply being alive. The peace of a summer evening on the porch, the snow on the daffodils, the happiness of a young child stomping through puddles, the wordless whispers of crisp autumn leaves, the connection of a passing conversation with a friend—when we take the time to acknowledge the wonder all around us, we experience what Rynick calls “the precious brocade of aliveness.”

In this extraordinary collection of short essays and deeply perceived musings, Rynick celebrates both the triumphs and the misfortunes of everyday life and teaches us how to value them all. His boundless curiosity drives him to contemplate everything from the importance of connecting to the greater whole to the foundations of memory, the nature of grief, and the vital impetus to write every morning. He brings us , narratives of the glee he shares with his young grandchild, examples of finding ways to unleash creativity, lessons from the garden that he lovingly tends as the abbot of the Boundless Way Zen Temple, and so much more. His lyrical reflections on the miraculous and the ordinary, the practical and the poignant help us to see the deeper patterns of the world we inhabit.

Wandering Close to Home teaches us how to explore our own stories to clarify our values, enhance our spiritual wisdom, and live more deeply in the truth that surrounds us. Rynick’s exceptional wisdom will inspire you to appreciate the wisdom of your life and your path in remarkable new ways.