"You don't need to go and live in a forest or on an amazing beach to experience the season or connect with nature and the elements. Nature is around us."
All tagged Buddhism
Navigating Depression Through Magic and Ritual (with Terence P Ward)
"We have an incredible capacity for healing, if we just give ourselves a chance."
mindfulness as revolution.
We are at a pivotal moment in our society and we have big issues to face. What is the avenue out of this darkness?
Can the practice of meditation change the world? What makes mindfulness a revolution? What place does mindfulness have in a revolution?
meaning making
We are mired in challenging, stressful, distressing, scary, and heartbreaking moments right now. That fact cannot be avoided. Frankl tells us, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. That’s what I the hope and the message I wish to share right now.
In response.
In response to the pain of the world, I return again (and again and again and again) to lovingkindness. It breeds compassion. It makes it impossible to ignore our interconnection:
For the many communities impacted by violence and oppression:
May you experience healing.
May you be healthy.
May you be safe.
May you know peace.
For the families who have lost loved ones to disease:
May you experience healing.
May you be healthy.
May you be safe.
May you know peace.
For all of us:
May we experience healing.
May we be healthy.
May we be safe.
May we know peace.
meditation 101: what does it all mean??
I'm busy prepping for my upcoming beginner's meditation workshop in New Paltz. Here's a quick lesson to help get you familiar with the basics.
Something for your ears...and mind and soul.
A quick review of my favorite podcasts related to all things mindful, meditation, and Buddhism (and a little psychology, as well)!!