How to create happiness in life
A way to create happiness is to notice when something makes you happy. It’s hard to be happy if we are always noticing the things that are other than we want them to be. It might even be impossible. So we practice noticing what’s going well for us, what Thich Nhat Hanh calls the non-toothache, […]
Letting Go and Letting Be
Letting Go Of How This Moment Should Be and Letting Others Be Who They Are 11 December 2019 Listen or Read What a amazing retreat. It is hard to know where to begin. I had so many amazing insights, reflections, thoughts and ideas. Tonight I want to talk about the idea of letting go and […]
The Real Source of Happiness
While sunsets in and of themselves are wonderful being present with the sunset is what creates joy, ease and happiness. Read more about the Real Source of Happiness in this short article and then give it a try yourself. The next time you have a pleasant experience feel into the bodily sensations that result. Rest […]
Use mindfulness to care for grief and fear
In the days following the election I have been experiencing shock, grief and fear. These five mindfulness practices have helped me to care for these strong emotions. My hope is they can help you too. Do something nice for yourself! Give yourself a pleasant experience. It may be a walk on the beach (that’s what I […]
Letting Go Leads to Freedom
We are so self centered it’s difficult to see it. Of course we once believed that the sun revolves around the earth. It sure ‘seems’ that way. If you sit in a Kuti (a small one room building), with 4 walls and a widow in each wall, all day the light of the sun makes […]
