Maya Bernstein is a poet, musician, and facilitator who explores intersections: between the sacred and the everyday, tradition and innovation, freedom and restriction.

The poet Mary Oliver’s instructions for living are: “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” Welcome. Here’s some of what has captured my attention and astonished me. I’m so glad to tell you about it. I hope some of it will capture your attention and astonish you, and that you’ll go on to tell about it, in your own way.