The danger of assumptions
What assumptions do you have that might not hold up to closer scrutiny? Whatever they are, you can be sure you are not alone.
Category: awareness
One simple resolution meets all needs
Why make a list of resolutions when two words will take care of everything?
Learning the steps to the infinite dance of life
In loving memory of Connie Smith Siegel, amazing pastel artist, color theory teacher/author, dance partner, and partier extraordinaire. The other
Awakening to Choice
In the previous post we looked at finding magical moments of mindfulness in the middle of everything. I offered examples
You are not broken and you don’t need fixing.
This YouTube video of two teenagers who have never seen a rotary phone before is fun and fascinating to watch.
Awareness dissolves mental hindrances
Last week I introduced The Five Hindrances, the first of the dhammas that make up the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness.
The Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness – an introduction
In our meditation practice we notice physical sensation, emotions and thoughts as well as any insights that arise in the
Three Aspects of Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Last Thursday we spent more time than usual in class practicing, exploring and clarifying three aspects of meditation practice. (Blog
Noticing: Thoughts on the Beach
Walking on the ocean’s edge yesterday, I noticed huge clumps of kelp, all tangled like beached whales. This, I thought,
Curiouser and curiouser
I have been reading Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson because it’s the book my class read in my absence and
