Embodied Wisdom
Under normal circumstances, most people’s inner wisdom gets drowned out by today’s fast-paced, demanding world. But add a worldwide pandemic and climate change catastrophes to the mix and it has become apparent that people’s...
Timeless, Endless Freedom
The timeless freedom teachings of the Buddha are endlessly deep and widely applicable. They support more focus and presence, more empathy and compassion, more patience and dedication. Yet, perhaps at times, we overlook the...
Compassion, Emergence, and Climate Change
Just a few weeks ago, my community was hit by a hurricane. In the four years my husband and I have lived in this region, we had never witnessed such torrential and electric rains....
The Roots of Discouragement
Progress in meditation may be slower than we anticipate. Discouragement develops when the comparing mind holds unrealistic expectations, demands perfection, and craves for measurable progress, predictable results, or signposts of success. This obstacle of...