The Field Guide
Places of Holy Attention
“The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.”
Psalm 19:1 — NRSV
Real places on the land, meant to be visited in person — each one a teacher where you stand.
- Sky ReframesAbove you now“Look up before you look ahead.”You are here.Begin Here →
- Mountain RevealsGriffith Park“Sometimes you need to rise above your life before you can see it clearly.”Begin Here →
- Sky ReframesThe Getty“You came to see what human beings have made. Look up and remember what you did not make.”Begin Here →
- Canyon ReformsRunyon Canyon“The trail climbs fast out of the city's hum. Let the ascent quiet what the streets stirred up.”Begin Here →
- River RestoresMalibu Creek State Park“Notice how water never argues with the rocks. It simply keeps moving.”Begin Here →
- Mountain RevealsSandstone Peak“The climb is longer than you expect. So is the view.”Begin Here →
- Ocean ReleasesPacific Ocean“There are things we carry that the ocean teaches us to release.”Begin Here →
- Desert RefinesVasquez Rocks“The rock tilts skyward as if the ground once shrugged. Practice surrender to things older and larger than you.”Begin Here →
Open Spaces Outposts
A gathering point near you, where people are learning to practice Holy Attention together.
My Places
Mark a place of holy attention for yourself, and return to it later. These are private — kept only on your device.