“Love’s Essence Lies in Your Perspective, Not the Search”

During one of my initial attempts at lovingkindness meditation (metta bhavana), a teacher instructed us to find feelings of love in our hearts and then extend that love to others. ... Read MoreRead More

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Mastering the Craft of Mindful Self-Dialogue

Many people find it easier to meditate with guided meditations rather than doing it alone, and that’s understandable. Having a guide provides us with an external voice, bringing expertise that ... Read MoreRead More

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Navigating the Path to Simplified Living

I had heard about the trails in the woods next to my new apartment, but when I first took my dog for walks, I couldn’t figure out where they started. ... Read MoreRead More

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Embracing Expertise (The Social Media Sutra, Part 1)

In a series of posts, I explain how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More

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Embracing Māra: A Journey to Recognition, Respect, and Love

I haven’t posted here in quite a while. Most of my energy has been devoted to supporting Wildmind’s community, made up of people who contribute financially each month so I ... Read MoreRead More

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Shift Your Focus to Mastery (The Social Media Sutra, Part 1)

I’ve written a series of six posts discussing how we can break free from our social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, specifically the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This sutta ... Read MoreRead More

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Embrace the Art of Mastery (The Social Media Sutra, Part 1)

In a series of six posts, I explore how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings come from the ... Read MoreRead More

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The Essence of Love Lies in Your Perspective, Not in the Search

In one of my early experiences with lovingkindness meditation (metta bhavana), a teacher instructed me to find feelings of love in my heart and then extend that love to others. ... Read MoreRead More

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Navigating Turbulent Times with the Eightfold Path: A Guiding Framework for Life

I was deep into creating my online course “Love Your Enemies” when the seriousness of the coronavirus crisis hit. This put me a bit behind in responding to the current ... Read MoreRead More

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Navigating the Path to Simplified Living

I’d heard there were trails in the woods next to my new apartment, but finding them wasn’t straightforward. When I first walked my dog, the paths were hard to follow, ... Read MoreRead More

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Embracing the Bliss of Being Unavailable

I’m currently teaching an online course called “Calm In the Storm,” which focuses on finding peace during these turbulent times. Teaching this course has heightened my awareness of my relationship ... Read MoreRead More

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