The Paradox of Being: Alive and Aware
Sometimes I forget that I’m alive –– I mean, I know I’m alive conceptually but I haven’t tuned into it experientially. My meditation practice is to be aware of body, heart, mind, and the...
The First Duty of Love is to Listen
What is meditation and everyday life mindfulness practice but listening? Listening to our bodies, feelings, emotions, thoughts and different voices in us. Listening to the music of life around us: melodies and sounds, images,...
The Art of Being: Cultivating Presence in Troubled Times
I recently returned from a family visit to Tennessee. While I was there, I spent precious time with my three month old nephew. Since he cannot yet speak or walk, we all spent a...