From over fifteen years of sharing her understanding of Buddhist concepts
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Words weave us together or tear us apart
Sheltering in place can be like a refuge, or it can be like a pressure cooker. And one thing that turns the steam up to dangerous levels is being unskillful in how we speak to each other. When we are in enforced confinement is a good time to dial back any need to win an…
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Taking refuge, taking root
The retreat centers may be closed for now, but we can take refuge as we shelter in place.
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Oh, the stories we tell ourselves!
This week, one of my students a few counties away was waiting for an invitation to join the Zoom meditation class. She hadn’t noticed the link in the email two days before. As class time arrived, she frantically texted me and then a few other students. Since we were meditating, we had our phones off.…
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Who knew?
We have been exploring the Buddha’s Eightfold Noble Path, and just when we got to the aspect of Wise Action, we’ve been given the challenge of a lifetime to change many of the ways we interact in the world. Suddenly we are social distancing, wiping down surfaces and washing our hands before and after shopping.…
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How to thrive as we shelter in place
(If you are considered an essential worker, you probably don’t have time to read this, Thank you for all you are doing. Save this post for a time when you can give it a try. Meanwhile, please take good care of yourself.) Have you been told to shelter in place? If so, and if you…
STEPHANIE NOBLE 