"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...
Meditation Retreats are Powerful
If we go on retreat with the genuine intention to see life more clearly, and relate more honestly & open-heartedly with ourselves and...
Slip Sliding
It's fascinating to observe the mind during meditation, especially if one takes time to settle into meditation over the course of a few...
Meaningful Connection
The older I get, the more I value & seek authenticity. “Midlife is the time to let go of an overdominant ego and to contemplate the...
After the Course is Over
No matter how enthusiastic we are during an 8-week Mindfulness (MBSR) course, when it's over, most of us slide right back into the same...
Not for Everyone
Countless millions, all over the world, have derived profound benefits from meditation, for over three thousand years. In the US alone,...
Meaninglessness & Desperation
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Henry David Thoreau As people enter their late 60s and early 70s, I often see how...
Carpet or Shoes?
There's an ancient story of a queen who ordered the entire surface of the earth be covered with leather to make it comfortable for her to...
Perspective
From being born, learning to behave & speak appropriately, socializing, going to school, getting hired, finding & keeping partners,...
From Negativity Towards Intelligence
"Most of us are skilled at accessing unpleasant memory lowlights with ease. Memories of disappointment, betrayal, regret, and unrequited...
