First, the calamity We're on a very bad path in the US at the moment. Many of you live in…
Because of the alarming political situation in the US, which has parallels with events in other countries, I've been writing…
As human beings, we are psychologically porous. We're open to influences from outside ourselves, including others' words and actions. That's…
The concept of "free will" doesn't sit very easily with Buddhism. As far as I'm aware, it's considered an important…
Mindfulness is everywhere these days, but it's often poorly defined. To me its central and defining characteristic is self-observation. When…
Are you one of those people who think, "Oh, I could never meditate. My mind's too busy!"? I'm here to…
We're pulled and prodded by financial pressures, commuter traffic, corporate policies, technology, advertising, politics, and the people we work with…
The title of this practice is a little tongue-in-cheek. What I mean is, most of us - me included -…
We live in a culture where the pursuit of pleasure is alive and flourishing. We work hard and we seek…
Research suggests that people who feel gratitude benefit in the following ways. They're: 1. happier 2. less depressed 3. less…