Moment by Moment: The Practice of Mindfulness
What are you doing right now? I imagine you are sitting down somewhere, reading this. But what else are you doing? Eating? Listening to music? Hanging out with your family? Plann
A Holy Moment
I want to take this opportunity to remind you that where you sit (or stand) is holy ground. And this moment, right now, is a holy moment. Imagine never forgetting it! Imagine awake
Joy & Sorrow
A student recently asked, “I am truly concerned about all the pain and suffering humans and animals are experiencing due to war, floods, and hurricanes. For some reason, and I do
Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” That was what Ralph Waldo Emerson practiced. Sounds good, living in the now. But how can we keep
Forest Bathing & Mindful Walking
Have you ever been forest bathing? You’ve likely spent time in the woods, but perhaps you’ve never called it bathing. Forest bathing is a popular practice that has had
Mindfulness & Vowing the Impossible
About 25 years ago I was a resident in a Zen Buddhist training center. For two years, each morning and evening, I would meditate in the zendo alongside fellow priests, monks, and t
Be the Peace
No one can legislate peace, it’s been tried for centuries. But what each one of us can do, is to be committed to our own internal peace. That’s my aim these days. When
Lonely? You are Not Alone.
I love being alone, I love my solitude. I know not everybody feels the same way. Recently (May 2023), the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, warned of another serious health threa
Where Your Attention Goes, Energy Flows
After meditation, we talked more about the power of attention. You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Where your attention goes, energy flows.” It’s true. You only have so
