shine on, you crazy diamond
Well being, peace and happiness are hidden in plain sight, in the ever-present flow of experience experiencing itself, always right here and…
sit quietly and observe your thoughts
This simple practice helps release unhelpful preoccupations. You notice these creeping into your mind space as you sit quietly and observe your…
softly, as in a morning sunrise
Meditation shows me my burdens were mostly imagined. But even imaginary ones can carry real emotional weight. I remember this cartoon I…
on having no goals
As you set out on your meditation journey- avoid aggressive self-improvement. There isn’t anything to improve; the present moment is just fine…
present moment happiness
As we soak in the healing waters of the present moment, the chasms between sacred and mundane, bearable and unbearable, dissolve. We…
practicing present moment awareness
The practice of present moment awareness shows us that whatever we are dealing with does not define us. Difficult stuff comes up,…
Don’t worry about progress
Progress happens when you don’t think about it. I was struck by a poem the other day while reading a new translation…
