practice

Sep
27
Yes, and...

Yes, and...

You are being called to participate in the play of life. The work is to be present, listen, and dance with whatever comes up.
1 min read
Sep
19
Time on the Cushion.

Time on the Cushion.

This weekend I read an interesting framework for progress on the path in Altered Traits. Based on a wide sample
5 min read
Sep
14
Bored.

Bored.

"A wandering mind is an unhappy mind." Most of us dislike being bored. Kids hate being bored. Numerous
1 min read
Sep
12
Preparedness

Preparedness

Develop a complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions, and to all people, experiencing everything totally without mental
2 min read
Sep
07
Not this, not this.

Not this, not this.

The foundation of our practice is doing the hard inner work of understanding and recognizing our true nature.
2 min read
Jul
27
The path is hard.

The path is hard.

Traveler, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. – Antonio Machado, Spanish poet Spiritual practice is often described as
1 min read
Jun
23
May your true nature grow and flourish.

May your true nature grow and flourish.

In the Mahayana Buddhist traditions there is a common dedication prayer that we say at the end of most practices
1 min read
Mar
14
Resting in our true nature.

Resting in our true nature.

Modern life insulates us from the natural world. Despite the comfort and luxury of our current lifestyle, we often find
3 min read
Nov
15
Where do I start?

Where do I start?

Integrating your practice can be hard. You try to be generous, patient and kind. You try to sit with resistance
1 min read
Oct
06

Exploring mind and its nature.

The mind is central to the path of liberation and the journey of self-discovery. The mind is simultaneously readily apparent
7 min read