faith in small things
There is a Tibetan saying popular in mindfulness circles: “If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of…
mindful listening
There is something unspeakably beautiful about mindful listening to the rain. Not just hearing the rain, in the background of our important…
enoughness
Our meditation practice shows us radical enoughness. We have all we need to lead a fulfilling life now. If you can breathe,…
the secret beauty of the heart
Understanding the central message of the Buddhist traditions can be a complex undertaking. I have met several people who have dedicated their…
trust
why we meditate We meditate for lots of reasons: stress relief, maybe lower our blood pressure, feel less anxious, or just to…
occupy home
I read online somewhere that before they enter kindergarten kids are exposed to thousands of commercials. I remember when our son was…
joy as a moral obligation
Acknowledging the inevitable sorrows in our lives with mindfulness opens the heart to kindness and joy as a moral obligation. I recently…
wholeness and redemptive suffering
In his book, The Mystic Heart, Wayne Teasdale mentions four aspects of interspirituality: surrender, humility, spiritual practice, and compassionate action. As we surrender more…
