relationships

Love freely

In my early 20's, I went through Rolfing, a form of deep-tissue bodywork, and I nervously anticipated the 5th session,…

March 25, 2014

More Mindfulness, Less Meditation

Tony Schwartz, New York Times: More Mindfulness, Less Meditation. Here’s the promise: Meditation – and mindfulness meditation, in particular –…

February 4, 2014

What does your heart say?

The Practice Choose to love. Why? Many years ago, I was in a significant relationship in which the other person…

January 16, 2014

The magic ratio of appreciation (Day 67)

Appreciation of others' good qualities improves our lives and makes us happier. But it's great for them, too, and it…

June 18, 2013

Put no one out of your heart

We all know people who are, ah ... challenging. It could be a critical parent, a bossy supervisor, a relative…

April 29, 2013

The sacred art of listening – nourishing loving relationships

To listen is to lean in softly With a willingness to be changed By what we hear -Mark Nepo What…

April 10, 2013

Cultivate goodwill

As the most social and loving species on the planet, we have the wonderful ability and inclination to connect with…

March 4, 2013

Is your tone of voice blocking mindful communication?

Try using a softer tone... When our kids were little, I’d come home from work wanting some peace after the…

February 4, 2013

The latest singles pick-up spot: Buddhist temples

RocketNews24, Japan: Most people go to Shinto shrines several times a year, like for New Years or to make a…

October 19, 2012

Four ways to show love

In several places in the Pali canon, the Buddha praised loving families. For example:

September 18, 2012