Power
"We are so all motivated by the desire to be happy. And we know that we should have some power to be really happy. But what kind of power should we acquire? That is the question, and this is a real topic of meditation for everyone." — Thich Nhat Hanh
Relief From Suffering
"If you know how to hold your suffering long enough, you get relief." — Thich Nhat Hanh
Anxiety And Climate Change
You know how all the animals go haywire before a big natural disaster...
Anxiety levels are rising. Anxiety is fear. Fear is for survival. Climate change is accelerating.
Is anyone else seeing the link 🤔?
Father’s Day Tribute To My Granpa
My Granpa used to spend hours every afternoon gazing over the water from his rocking chair.
Deeply admiring his wise, calming presence, I began trying to emulate him as a young boy.
Uncertainty And Suffering
If you see certainty in that which is uncertain, you're bound to suffer.
It's kind of like yelling at a river to flow the other way.
— Paraphrasing Ajahn Chah
5 Years (California) Sober + Healthy Eating!
Today is a special day for me 🤗
5 years (California) sober + of healthy eating 🍲!
Love
Love by Alexander Milov
Are You Ready For A Still Mind?
Many people say they want peace, and deep down, they aren't yet ready for it. That's how it was for me for years. And that's the real reason I didn't have it. I thrived on the chaos. And not only is this okay, acknowledging this is a critical step in the path forward.
Tears Of The Earth
I've never before felt so strongly the impermanence of this blip in the cosmos that is our human existence.
Prioritization Under Pressure
I optimize to relieve the most stress, the fastest!
In Honor Of My Grandmother This Mother’s Day
In yoga, there is an invitation to offer practice to a loved one, who is perhaps unable. I offer my practice to you, Nanix. You've always taken the time to pause and offer me your caring attention, no matter what's going on.
How My Dog Has Taught Me To Love
Dear Barkley, thank you for showing me how to love...
- In greeting me with affection and joy, no matter what
- In being gentle with me
- In taking the space you need and always coming back
- In meditating patiently with me
- In knowing when I'm sad and coming close
- In the way you tilt your head when you look at me
- In your patience as I slowly learn to receive your love and then show you mine
- In allowing me to hold my head close to yours
- In defaulting to always show your love to all, and then standing kindly firm only when necessary
- In reminding me how to play
- In kindly teaching me to put you first on walks, telling me what you need
- In waking me when there's an emergency
Happiness Is Simple
The Dalai Lama says, “the purpose of life is to be happy.” It’s simple. Think about things that bring you happiness. Do more of them! Think about things that bring you unhappiness. Do less of them!
Stop
Sometimes, when the brain doesn’t let me stop, the body takes control.
One Of The Simplest Ways To Achieve Your Goals
I learned to use sheer will power at an early age to get results. I don’t recommend it.
Do You Love Your Career Or Does Your Ego?
Often, my motivation for starting something is so pure; I love it for it. But just as success comes, so too does the ego.
The Secret To Getting The Raise You Deserve
In all probability, you are limiting yourself based on a fear of asking for more.
Take These Four Steps To Get Your Dream Job
Learn how to increase your chances of getting hired by over 7x.
Meditation Doesn’t Have To Be So Hard
Meditation isn't about how long your mind is clear. It's about learning to accept distraction.
How Much Is Your Unhappiness Worth?
You're probably selling your unhappiness for a lot less than it's worth.