Inspiration, Not MotivationSpring is rolling in here in New York. It always feels like a miracle, every single time.Mar 20Mar 20
Published inAge of AwarenessThe Art of Taking RefugeThere’s a beautiful teaching in Buddhism called ‘taking refuge’. It refers specifically to the concept of the three jewels: The Buddha, the…Mar 4Mar 4
Published inAge of AwarenessThe Grandeur of Life is the Attempt, Not the Solution.Agnes Callard, in an interview about her new book: Open Socrates, reflected:Feb 18Feb 18
Published inAge of AwarenessTransmuting AngerI received a coaching question about anger recently — specifically: how to let go of anger that feels justified.Jan 21Jan 21
Published inAge of AwarenessWhat to do When Awful Things HappenThis past week felt quick and prolonged, simultaneously.Jan 14Jan 14
Published inAge of AwarenessAdvice at the Start of a New YearI’ve been thinking of a lovely poem by David Gate that goes:Jan 10Jan 10
Published inAge of AwarenessShifting Out of Self Blame into Personal ResponsibilityAt this time of year, I crave fire.Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Published inAge of AwarenessBeing Lost and Recognizing That We’re Lost are Two Different ThingsOn Saturday I turned 50.Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
Published inAge of AwarenessThe Opposite of FearA lot of fear has been coming up. Fear about the future. Fear about the state of the world. I’ve been sensing it in my own heart and…Dec 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
Published inAge of AwarenessHow to Heal Habitual Negative FeelingsWhen feelings are deeply familiar to us, we actually expect, on a subconscious level, to feel them.Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024