Loto Journal

An evolving exploration of consciousness, spirituality, relationship, and what it means to flourish together.

Through personal storytelling and curious inquiry, we explore consciousness and the Self, contemplative spirituality and mysticism, psychology and somatic healing, creativity and relationship, and our connection with nature and the living world. Along the way, our Founder, Jennifer, shares letters from her travels as a digital nomad, exploring the people, places, traditions, and sacred landscapes that continue to shape her journey.

Reader’s Note: In an attempt to bring a conscious sense of responsibility to our language (where inclusivity and equality matter), in our Loto Wellness Collective blog content, except for direct quotes, the pronouns often used for God are They/Them in reference to Great Spirit, the I AM, the Universe. Also, we have taken the liberty of capitalizing the term “True Self” or “Self” so you will know that we are not referring to the “false self” (psychological egoic self), but the foundational Self that we are in God, Imago Dei.

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Meditation & Contemplative Prayer: Learning to Be Present

At Loto, we approach contemplative practice as an invitation into presence rather than an attempt to achieve a particular spiritual state. Meditation does not require eliminating our thoughts, escaping the body, or becoming perfectly calm.

Instead, we practice noticing.

We notice the breath.
The body.
Our thoughts and emotions.
The world around us.
The Sacred moving within and through it all.

Contemplative practice can create space between stimulus and response, deepen our capacity for awareness, and help us become more present to our lived experience. For those who understand meditation as spiritual practice, it can also become a way of listening—of becoming increasingly receptive to Wisdom, Love, God, Life, or however we name the Mystery beyond ourselves.

The invitation is not to escape the present moment—It is to become more fully available to it.

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The Spacious Life Part 1

Well, the time has finally come. It's the last week in our home here in Denver. All these months of packing boxes, selling furniture, and saying goodbye to this life come to a timely end this Sunday. And just in time, too, as the construction of the hi-rise building across the alley from us will be eye-level with us (on the 6th floor) by the time we hand in our keys.

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Grief of Change

We expect to feel grief when we experience a loss—a job, a loved one, a dream. However, grief is also a part of change, and change is an inevitable part of life, yet it often comes with a heavy heart. I’m currently embarking on a significant transition, leaving behind the comfort of the familiar to step into the adventure of a global digital nomad lifestyle. This shift has brought a mix of excitement and sorrow as I grieve the life I once knew and anticipate the unknown future.

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Remembering God’s Faithfulness With Ebenezer Stones

It can be easy to overlook the myriad of ways God provides for us daily. Our minds are often preoccupied with future plans or current worries, leaving little room for reflection on Their ongoing divine interventions. I know this has been true of my life, which is why I love having tangible reminders to draw me out of my mind and back into the present moment with God (especially when I am facing grief).

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Contributors & Collaborators

Loto Living and Loto Journal, would not be possible without the ongoing support and generous contributions from an incredible team of contributors, collaborators, and our Desert Mothers.

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