Towards Deep Authenticity
Almost all of us are preoccupied by anxious, fearful, compulsively 'driven' thinking, speaking & other actions, arising from self-esteem...
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,...
Clarity of Vision
The primary objective of mindfulness meditation practice is to see things clearly - as they actually are. Many of us start practicing...
Minding our Minds
"We can lead our life so as to become more awake to who we are and what we’re doing rather than trying to improve or change or get rid of...
Solving a Tough Paradox
“ 'The fear of death is rooted in an instinct for self-preservation that humans share with other species. Although we share this instinct...
Just Sit?
What happens when we "just sit", without an object of meditation (like the feel of the breath) to focus on, with nothing to help...
Open Mind and Open Heart
Having facilitated 39 eight-week MBSR courses, to a full spectrum of participants from deeply religious (Christians, Muslims, Jews,...
Normal Resistance to Maturation
“If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it...
Profound Tension Release
"As we become more and more aware of the parts of our body, at a certain point we will notice something else: the tension in each part....
Renunciation & Meditation
“All of us … have sizeable egos. The ‘me’ and ‘mine’ syndrome and ‘if you please, I’ll keep it and you stay out’ attitudes create all the...
