In the last post, I discussed the importance of using the breath to anchor your awareness to the present. One easy way to practice this […]
Breath as the Anchor
Many forms of meditation, including yoga, focus on the importance of breathing. While it is obvious that we must breath to live, there is much […]
It Is What It Is
Another favorite saying that I hear and use a lot is, “It is what it is.” This seemingly obvious statement holds great power if we […]
Practice and You'll Get Better Despite Yourself
I like to use “old sayings” for motivation. I have quite a few bouncing around in my head, and a few favorites that I regularly […]
The Worst Thing to Do When Feeling Depressed
When you are feeling depressed, there are many things that you can do to help yourself feel better or to make yourself feel worse. I’ve […]
A Clarification about Suffering: Resignation vs. Acceptance
In my previous post, I discussed the importance of accepting the fact that an inescapable reality of life is that we suffer. I am not […]
On the "Noble Truth" and Suffering
The first of the “Four Noble Truths” of Buddhism is that “Life is Suffering.” I always thought that “life is suffering” sounded so pessimistic. Sure, […]
Zen View of "Problems"
I’m not a Buddhist, but I like a lot of the Buddhist philosophy that I’ve read. One approach that stays with me, funny enough, was […]
Take the "Sleep Challenge"
I have one son who is almost 4 years old and another son who is almost 6 months. Sleep can be a hard-sought luxury, and […]
Tragedy at Virginia Tech
Like everyone, I was both shocked and saddened by the mass murder that took place recently at Virginia Tech. My thoughts and prayers go out […]