Nurturing
Nurturing: nourishing or nursing; tender care. We are most true to our nature, most authentic, when we wisely, lovingly care for another...
Practicing and Being Authentic
“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving” or,...
Courage to be Kind
Aren't we always doing our best - trying to maintain some kind of balance (homeostasis), accommodating, adjusting & reacting to all...
"It Don't Come Easy"
We're drawn to meditation from a deep desire to improve the quality of our lives. We learn the practice, but unfortunately, most of us...
Coming Home
What visceral feelings arise when you think of "home"? For some, "home" is mainly about safety, love, nurturing, good food, and a place...
Perspective
From being born, learning to behave & speak appropriately, socializing, going to school, getting hired, finding & keeping partners,...
Step Back & Question
It's illuminating to periodically notice how much time we spend leaning forward into the future or backward into the past. What do we...
Prioritizing Nurturing
The longer I practice mindfulness meditation, the more clearly I see how thoroughly conditioned my mind-body is. When we look at any...
"Holding Environment" for Ourselves
The "physician as the therapeutic agent" and "excellent bedside manner" may sound old-fashioneed, despite their pivotal importance to...
Love
"When wanting and fearing aren’t restricting the view, there is the freedom to love.” Toni Packer “You never lose by loving - you always...
