A primary challenge today for those interested in mindfulness is finding the time to practice. This can be especially true for educators.
Returning to Lay Life
Heartfulness Practice
The Key to Strengthening Mindfulness
The Practice of Mindful Communication
Where Our Heart Meets the World
The Power of Presence
Anagarika: Living with Renunciation
Unplug: Putting the World Down
How to Care
It can be easier to be kind to others than to yourself, isn't it? How can you develop more kindness and warmth to yourself? I wrote this poem during a difficult time in my life, when I realized how cruel I was to myself. Learning to love myself more just as I am has been tremendously freeing. I hope you find this poem helpful in your own life and meditation practice. Written at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA.
Trust
Springtime
Wise Friends
True friendship is a key component of the spiritual path and essential support for resilience, wellbeing, and wisdom in life. The Buddha spoke of the importance of having wise companions on the path. This poem reflects on the value of friendship and trust in meditation, Dharma practice, and spiritual maturity. Written at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA.