Even the worst losses become workable over time

Even the worst losses become workable over time. They become part of your life story and destiny, they become an … More

We become our own monastery

When we take the one seat on our meditation cushion we become our own monastery. We create the compassionate space … More

You may have heard of “out-of-the-body experiences,” full of lights , and visions. A true spiritual path demands something more … More

As we allow the world to touch us deeply, we recognize that just as there is pain in our own … More

“With gratitude I remember the people, animals, plants, insects, creatures of the sky and sea, air and water, fire and … More

“You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness. To remember that … More

“When the stories of our life no longer bind us, we discover within them something greater. We discover that within … More

It is a great relief to discover that our stories do not fully define who we are, or what is … More

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch … More

Repeated thoughts and stories are almost always fueled by an unacknowledged emotion or feeling underneath. These unsensed feelings are part … More

Each of us has our own measure of pain. Sometimes the pain we suffer is great and obvious; sometimes it … More

We may lose our best piece of pottery in the firing, the charter school we work so hard to create … More

In a healthy response to pain and fear, we establish awareness before it becomes anger. We can train ourselves to … More

In the stress and complexity of our lives, we may forget our deepest intentions. But when people come to the … More

When we come into the present, we begin to feel the life around us again, but we also encounter whatever … More

The mature heart is not perfectionistic: it rests in the compassion of our being instead of in ideals of the … More

A genuine spiritual path does not avoid difficulties or mistakes but leads us to the art of making mistakes wakefully, … More

Like pain, fear is the other common predecessor to anger and hate—fear of loss, of hurt, of embarrassment, of shame, … More

In our culture, people find it difficult to direct loving-kindness to themselves. We may feel that we are unworthy, or … More

Imperfections are part of the display of life. Joy and sorrow, birth and death are the dance of existence throughout … More