Here is a quick explanation of the five hindrances that we discussed last week in group: Desire (Sensual Craving) – Wanting things to be different or better (like comfort, pleasure, or success). In Christian terms, this is like temptation or longing for worldly things instead of trusting God’s…

MM teaches me to stay and be with the discomfort, restlessness and/or sorrows without needing to fix, flee or numb it.  This is the “endure very much” part….not easy. At the same time, MM opens me to subtle joys….the simple rhythm of breath, a moment…

On Retreat On retreat, at times the opposite of treat. A fear, a frustration, an unknown, which floods the body and heart. Will this be my life? In all this, can I create space with a breath? Waiting, waiting, waiting, for the treat. Oh, there,…

Hum, I am reflecting that it’s Easter, and I am pulling a quote from the Buddha.  I do believe that great teachers, Jesus and the Buddha, complement each other well (versus compete). I refer to Richard Rohr to describe resurrection:   Resurrection is not a…