During this time, many people have been faced with major fears and confrontations. I’ve witnessed relationships ending suddenly and dramatically, serious illness, deaths of loved ones, loss of jobs. The person combined with the global strife and conflict is putting a lot of us on...
Since the weather has become humid, many people have been complaining of depression and lack of motivation. The sun is bright, the weather is warm, the flowers are in bloom? Why the blues? I think many of us are reacting to the climate: the same type...
“Half the people in the world are deluded by ghosts, and half are confused by other people. Getting each other all excited, they practically fill the world. Those of lofty illumination try to save them by speaking clearly, but they do not heed. Those in...
“Humankind is being led along an evolving course…and though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dreams, and that will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are.” Rumi. What is the purpose of disturbance in our...
I spent last weekend in a meditation retreat. During the weekend, I was surprised to experience a great deal of aggression, fear and anxiety during my mediation sitting. I asked one of the teachers for advice in working with emotions. I have always been heartened by...
