Leave Yourself Alone The paradox of our practice is that the most effective way of transformation is to leave ourselves alone. The more we let everything be just what it is, the more we relax into an open, attentive awareness of one moment after another. – Barry Magid, “Five Practices to Change Your Mind”
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You Are Life Just as it Is
Here’s poem today from Mooji that teaches that you are life just as it is. Mooji was born Anthony Paul Moo-Young in Jamaica in 1954. He was a street artist in the “West End” of London town for many years. Sri Harilal Poonja, the renowned advaita master, or Papaji, as his followers call him was […]
Can Mindfulness Lead to Happy Living?
Mindfulness Can the power of mindfulness lead to happiness in life? Well, I can answer that question in one word: absolutely! And what does it take to harness the power of mindfulness to lead a happy life? It takes three things: practice, practice, practice. So the question boils down to how do we practice? The […]
Can the Power of Mindfulness Lead to More Productivity?
Mindfulness Can the power of mindfulness lead to more productivity? Well, I can answer that question in one word: absolutely! And what does it take to harness the power of mindfulness to be more productive? It takes only three things: practice, practice, practice. So the question boils down to how do we practice? The most […]
Words of Wisdom for March 27, 2024
Dear Friends: ” Zen teacher Ezra Bayda describes the problems that can come from being a compulsive “helper.” While we all want to be helpful, we can’t neglct our own needs, nor should we help others in search of praise.One of the themes of practice is the gradual movement from a self-centered life to a […]
Words of Wisdom for January 14, 2024
Dear Friends: My new motto is “I respectfully do not care.” Say it to anyone who passes judgment on something you believe in. – Martha Beck, Daily Coach Tip Read More Mini Mindfulness Breaks Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Here’s an interesting post from Meditation Practices: The Natural […]
Words of Wisdom for December 11, 2023
Dear Friends: When anything is just as it is, it’s interesting. When ego makes it something about “me,” its misery. Which is why ego wants to make everything about “me” all the time, because that’s guaranteed suffering. When we take “me” out of the mix, it’s just fascinating. – Cheri Huber Read More Mini Mindfulness […]
Words of Wisdom for November 22, 2023
Dear Friends: “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Read More Mini Mindfulness Breaks Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Here’s an interesting post from Meditation Practices: The Natural […]
Practice Phrases for the Four Divine Abodes
Over the past many years, I have used the following sets if practice phrases for the four Divine Abodes also known as the brahma viharas, sublime abodes, immeasurable minds and so on. I discovered these many years ago and have been studying them ever since. I believe that they have changed my life in significant […]
Resources for the Four Divine Abodes
Introduction Compassionate listening and loving speech are the foundations of our sharing practice. As mindfulness deepens awareness of our experience we find new ways to enhance our own well-being. We become able to transform our suffering and find freedom in the present moment. I will try to record all sessions, in case something comes up […]
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