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 one-time...
I typically need to “lighten up” and my/the body tells me so. 😊 Every time I check in with the body, two places that hold stress, can be softened. It humors me mostly on how the body holds it all. Yes, I can hold it...
Mindfulness allows us to stay present with the box, even when it’s full of darkness. We learn not to reactively reject the unpleasant and to approach it with curiosity. If I hold hold my own "box full of darkness" mindfully, I am more inclined not...