criticism

The importance of emulation in compassion

In some versions of the  lovingkindness (metta bhavana) meditation practice we start by calling to mind a benefactor — someone…

March 15, 2024

Relax, you’re going to be criticized

The title of this practice is a little tongue-in-cheek. What I mean is, most of us – me included –…

September 25, 2013

What are you bracing against?

The title of this practice is a little tongue-in-cheek. What I mean is, most of us - me included -…

August 1, 2013

The power (and pitfalls) of criticism

From time to time people write to me with interesting questions or observations. Often, the less time they've been practicing…

November 7, 2011