Sending Loving Kindness to Difficult People
Most people struggle at first with sending metta (loving kindness) to difficult people. Who is a difficult person? It could
Medical Metta – My Hospital Stay
(Image info: Painting by artist Leslie Johnson as her way of sending metta during my surgery.) Last week I spent
Why practice metta meditation?
Sending metta (loving kindness) to ourselves and others has value whether or not you believe that it is effective! If
Sending Metta – Joys and Challenges
Metta or loving kindness can range from simple well wishing to all out radiant healing light-energy. It’s all good. But
Introduction to Metta
Last month I focused on being fully present in the moment. Rooted in this moment, we are capable of much
The Power of this Moment
The last day of July, the last time I will be discussing the joys and challenges of being present in
The Tao de Ching says…
The Tao de Ching says to ‘move in harmony with the present moment, always knowing the truth of just what
Painters savor the ordinary moments. Do You?
Before Dinner by Pierre Bonnard.Robert Lehman Collection,Metropolitan Museum of ArtAt the Automat by Edward HopperPermanent Collection,Des Moines Art Center, Iowa
Multi-tasking: The Bane of the Moment
I was always so proud of my ability to multi-task, that womanly skill that keeps the baby out of trouble
Which Way to this Moment?
Coming into a full awareness of the moment sounds great, but how do you do it?Having a regular meditation practice,
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