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I’m sure you’re aware there is a different path to take than what you’re being encouraged to follow. By now, you’re likely finding yourself in a place of confusion, as we all are, unsure about the next steps to take. Listen to the experts. Check sources. Protect your family… but also recognize we are at […]
Here we are in the midst of an enforced sesshin. So many of us cannot leave our place. Our usual routines are disrupted. That which we leaned upon for comfort and a sense of security may now be taken away. From the Zen point of view. This is a time of true practice. So much […]
During this shelter in place, there is plenty of time to reflect on who we are and the kind of person we want to become. If you suddenly realized that everything in your life sucked before the pandemic, it may be time to make a change. And if covid has caused you to graduate from […]
When you clicked on this article, did you think: “There’s no way an article can help this situation.” “I’m pretty sure I know what he’ll say.” “If I don’t agree, I’m going to stop reading.” Here’s the thing about beliefs. They massively shape your actions and, therefore, what plays out in your life—even how you […]
As caring Americans, we naturally want to help during this Coronavirus crisis. How can we each help? Please consider the following: The Coronavirus crisis has created chaos for our planet and our country. Thousands of people have been infected, and thousands have died. However, there is another devastating consequence to this crisis — the massive number of […]
Here in the UK we are probably a bit ahead of the US in terms of the scale of the pandemic. Over the weekend in the UK, all but the essential shops have been closing, people are stocking up with supplies like never before and the Government is urging social distancing and self-isolation. We even […]
Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Inside of our homes, workplaces, schools and cars the air is thick with the moment to moment news of COVID-19. In this confinement, our minds become filled with scattered thoughts, our breaths become shallow and our bodies tense. While we need to understand […]
It is said that the real cause of all suffering and hardship is that we are not able to be in a room alone with ourselves for an extended time. How easy it is to see that now that the usual routines of our lives have been disrupted. Much that we have depended upon is […]
A seminar participant asked me, “How can I let in more love from my girlfriend?” I told him, “It’s not your girlfriend’s love you need to let in. It’s your own love you need to let out.” We have consistently been taught that what we need is out there somewhere, and our task is to […]
The coronavirus is getting a great deal of attention all around the world. Millions of people are taking extensive precautions to prevent getting or spreading the virus. Hand washing, mouth covering, and avoiding public gatherings are becoming commonplace. Some people are not going to their workplace and keeping their kids home from school. Defenses against […]
