PinnedPublished inThe Zen LifeLove EveryoneAt the monastery, I fell in love with a fluffy white and black cat that wandered onto the property. She was so beautiful. I remember that…Oct 4, 20192Oct 4, 20192
PinnedPublished inThe Zen LifeA shift to love“But what about your savings for when you retire? Aren’t you concerned about your future?”Nov 25, 20209Nov 25, 20209
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Published inChange Your Mind Change Your LifeSeeking Guidance“Only one person in a million becomes enlightened without a teacher’s help.” — BodhidharmaMar 14, 20221Mar 14, 20221
Published inThe Zen LifeHow to sit still with emotionsYou are a buoy in the ocean.Mar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
Published inThe Zen LifeEverything desires you“For a few minutes at a time, instead of being the one who does the desiring, imagine instead that everything desires you: Your morning…Mar 6, 20224Mar 6, 20224
Published inThe Zen LifeNo. You do not beat yourself up!One of the most unfortunate lies people believe is that they beat themselves up.Mar 2, 20221Mar 2, 20221
Published inThe Zen LifePrisoner or pioneer“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” —Deepak…Feb 28, 20223Feb 28, 20223
Published inThe Zen LifeThe hole problemImagine a world that had a unique problem:Feb 24, 20221Feb 24, 20221