Neighborhood notes, presence, and shorter reflections.
City scenes, practical spiritual reflection, and the small moments that turn into larger stories.
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.
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.
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. ...
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.
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?