In these words of wisdom from Jon Kabat-Zinn, we learn that concentration is sustaining and unwavering attention. This lesson is from his widely read book, Wherever You Go, There You Are. He writes, “Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as the capacity of your mind to be […]
Love Letter to World Leaders
July 6, 2015 by
Dear political leaders on all continents across the full political spectrum Dear business leaders in all sectors of the economy, This is a love letter from one of you: a fellow human, a child of the Earth. My first best friend was our family dog. When I was about 2 years old he disappeared from […]
Why You Should Obey Only Love – Purpose Fairy
July 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Why You Should Obey Only Love. There is no greater illusion than fear, and if we open our hearts to love, tearing down all the walls we have built to keep suffering away from us, we will be able to recognize and know this truth. Because love is the language of the soul, love is […]
The Great Itzhak Pearlman
July 5, 2015 by
These wonderful words of wisdom from the great Itzhak Pearlman, the incomparable violinist of our generation, inspire us to dedicate our life to our original purpose. This story illustrates his lifelong dedication to music. “Itzhak Perlman is one of the finest violinists alive today. Several years ago, Perlman agreed to attend a charity reception after […]
Letting Go of Anxiety, Stress and Worry: Guided Meditation – Purpose Fairy
July 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Letting Go of Anxiety, Stress and Worry: Guided Meditation. “Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from […]
The Truth About Suffering
July 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Acknowledgment of Suffering Is a Gift As the early Buddhist teachings freely admit, the predicament is that the cycle of birth, aging, and death is meaningless. They don’t try to deny this fact and so don’t ask us to be dishonest with ourselves or to close our eyes to reality. As one teacher has […]
True Love is Made of…
July 3, 2015 by
Now that the Supreme Court of the United States of America has required all states to allow same sex marriages, we have to ask, “Can love be legislated?” All along, I have believed that love is much more important than and legal commitment to be together. Love cannot exist without understanding. As Zen Master Thich […]
The Power of Quiet in a Noisy World
July 2, 2015 by
We have seen many articles about the power of silence, the power of quiet in a noisy world. See, for example, Entering the Silence, Entering the Silence with Purpose and Maintaining the Silence. When you go to a ten day meditation retreat at one of the meditation centers founded by S. N. Goenka, you remain […]
The “Right” Way
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The “Right” Way We sometimes imagine that if we just lead our spiritual life the ‘right’ way, we won’t encounter life’s sharp edges. We will be on a direct path to ever-increasing tranquility and joy. We are not prepared for all of our unfinished business being exposed, all of our unresolved trauma pushing up from […]
Sit like a Buddha
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sit like a Buddha There are times when the pain and awkwardness and strangeness fall away and you’re left with something sublime. Stillness. Joy. Clarity. Insight. Peace. Those moments make it easier to believe that this practice is positively affecting your life. – Brent R. Oliver, “5 Things That Might Surprise You about Meditation Retreats”
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