Mindfulness is an approach to living that involves an open, active attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental fashion. In this way, we can observe our […]
“The Roots of Buddhist Psychology” by Jack Kornfield (Audiobook Recommendation)
I recently completed that audiobook The Roots of Buddhist Psychology by Dr. Jack Kornfield, who is a Buddhist psychologist. Dr. Kornfield is highly regarded author […]
“Living Without Stress or Fear” by Thich Nhat Hanh- Audiobook Recommendation
I recently enjoyed listening to the audiobook Living Without Stress or Fear by renowned Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. I’ve […]
"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle (book recommendation)
Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author of the bestseller The Power of Now, which I read after one of my clients highly encouraged […]
The Way of Zen – by Alan Watts (book recommendation)
I have almost completed The Way of Zen by Alan Watts for the second time (in audiobook format – I’m a big fan of them). […]
Thinking a Different Way
In my last post, I reviewed the implications of Shakespeare’s quote from Hamlet, “There is nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so.” When […]
There’s Nothing Good or Bad…
There’s no controversy that William Shakespeare was a genius. His plays contain so many memorable quotes as well as stunning insights into the human condition. […]
Coping with Distressing Thoughts – Part 1
In my last post, I talked about how not all daydreaming is good…how our thoughts can drift into negative content, which provides the fuel for […]
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, […]