Archives for July 2014

Why You Should Always Trust Yourself – Purpose Fairy

Why You Should Always Trust Yourself – Purpose Fairy.

Grief and Joy

The difference between grief and joy is what we do with them. Grief we push away. Joy we try to hold on to. When we refuse our grief, it stays. When we try to control our joy, it leaves. That’s the way these processes are. – Anne Wilson Schaef

Celebrating Roshi Joan’s Continuation

For the past two years, we have been celebrating Roshi Joan’s Continuation day. In common parlance, this means we are celebrating Roshi Joan Halifax‘s 72 birthday today. In the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, we learn that there is no birth and no death. Thay, as he is known by his followers, says, […]

9 Minute Meditation Course

The 9 Minute Meditation course will help you reduce or eliminate stress from your life. In just 9 minutes a day, you will be able to manage your stress, anxiety, and worries in new and different ways. 9 Minute Meditation will help you also in other aspects of your life. Your relationships with your family, […]

No Birth No Death

My teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches about no birth no death, no coming no going, no after no before. In his book, No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life, he writes, Our greatest fear is that when we die we will become nothing. Many of us believe that our entire existence is […]

“Dream Big” by Lisa Nichols – YouTube

“Dream Big” by Lisa Nichols – YouTube.

Who Does Not Like Neil deGrasse Tyson

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on the Bill Maher show on July 25, 2014. I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tyson in the summer of 2011. I found him to be a remarkably intelligent man with insights into the cosmos that continue to inspire me to this day. You can read about this […]

Super Soul Sunday: Oprah Talks With The New Generation Of Spiritual Thinkers (VIDEO)

Super Soul Sunday: Oprah Talks With The New Generation Of Spiritual Thinkers (VIDEO).

6 Types of People You Should Avoid Confiding In

The video is from Super Soul Sunday founded by Oprah Winfrey on OWN TV. She interviews Dr. Brené Brown on 6 types of people you should avoid confiding in. The six types of people you should avoid telling your shame story are taken from Dr. Brown’s new book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of […]

Seven Pieces of Advice from Rumi

These seven pieces of advice from Rumi touched my heart. In generosity and helping others be like the river. In compassion and grace be like the sun. In concealing others’ faults be like the night. In anger and fury be like the dead. In modesty and humility be like the soil. In tolerance be like […]