In his book, “Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness”, Buddhist author, Arnie Kozak has a section titled “Might As Well Face It, You’re Addicted to Thoughts”. In it he writes, “This...
“Given the devastating events of the last couple of days, I’m checking in on you… How is your heart? Is there anything I can do to support or love up on you?” This text...
In the spiritual, mindfulness, religious, Buddhist circles, we use the word ‘practice’ with frequency. Practice provides a genuine sense of development, of moving forward, while a fading of practice can give the sense of...
Equanimity is a great resource for us in formal practice, as well as in how we meet the day to day unfolding of our lives. I’d like to suggest some ways we can bring...
The opening lines of the seminal Zen poem, The Mind of Great Faith, written by Sengcan in 7th century China, states:“The Great Way is not difficultfor those who have no preferences.When love and hate are...
Sometimes, as much as we want to be of benefit in the world, and how hopeful we may feel about our meditation practice, we come up against walls. As much as we want to...
When confronted with the question of action, it’s natural to turn to a formula. If you’ve seen the show “Sex Education”, you’ll remember the scene where the young protagonist nervously attempts to apply a...
To say that it’s strange times is a bit of an understatement, wouldn’t you say? From the climate emergency to the war in Ukraine, a global pandemic and an opioid epidemic, we are living in a...
This is an excerpt from Shaila Catherine’s 2022 book, “Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind” – shared with permission. There are appropriate times for distraction. A parent might dangle a set...
Here are five things you can do at the beginning of a meditation period that may help you get settled and prepare your mind for meditation. It is very helpful after you get seated...
