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Neighborhood notes, presence, and shorter reflections.

City scenes, practical spiritual reflection, and the small moments that turn into larger stories.

Two older men laugh together in stadium seats, surrounded by a crowd — the kind of connection that happens when the game stops being the point.

When the Game Falls Apart and People Show Up

A Giants blowout is nobody's idea of a good night. But something unexpected happens when the scoreboard stops mattering and the people next to you suddenly do.

May 28, 2026Presence
People talking on sidewalk in a chance encounter enjoing the conversation

The People on My Block Every Morning

San Francisco is one of the most diverse places in the country. But statistics don’t tell you what it actually feels like to live alongside people whose lives look nothing like yours. Mike Edwards reflects on what it takes to really see your neighbors.

May 28, 2026Neighborhood
Smiling redhead woman with braided hair leaning on a café counter, conversing with a person across from her.

Anas Journey of Presence

Ana came to Proxima during a season when life felt rushed and disconnected. Work, family, and city life left little room for stillness or deep relationships. ...

May 28, 2026Values
Two people seated across from each other at a café table in San Francisco, mid-conversation, one listening without rush.

When Being Together Stopped Needing a Reason

A question around a kitchen table that wouldn't leave me alone. On presence, productivity, and what it actually means to be with someone in a city that never slows down.

May 28, 2026Presence
Volunteers gathering together to tackle a community project. Working together is better than working alone.

When Going It Alone Stops Working

There's a quiet efficiency in going it alone — until there isn't. What changes when we stop treating the people nearby as competition and start seeing them as collaborators?

May 28, 2026Formation