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The Value of Noticing Glimmers
Stories from me
Seeing clearly: A personal story
Stories from me
Stories from me
An inclusive framing of the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
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On radiating compassion
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Starting a meditation with this short poem by Thich Nhat Hanh make a subtle but significant difference.

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Afflictive states
Learning to Bring Curiosity Toward Unpleasant Encounters with Other People
Afflictive states

Starting a meditation with this poem by Thich Nhat Hanh relaxes both mind and heart

Afflictive states
The Amazing Power of Curiosity

It enables us to see the perceptions and stories that keep us from seeing clearly. The result is more joy and peace.

Why Meditate?

Meditation helps us to remember and notice the beauty and joy available in every moment.

The Importance of Looking Deeply at the Consequences of Our Actions
Insight meditation and transformation
Helpful Ideas for Those Who Struggle with Concentration
An Inspiring Story of Indigenous Wisdom and Mindfulness
Recognizing “Othering”: A Necessary First Step Toward Inner Peace
Learning to Embrace Rather Than Resisting the Uncertainties of Life
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Bringing Mindfulness to Pleasant and Unpleasant Experiences
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Meditation Need Not Be Boring or Hard
Loving-kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity

A family of qualities worth developing!

Afflictive states, Stories from me
The Magic of Compassionate Presence
Afflictive states, Stories from me
Afflictive states, Stories from me
Reflections on How Mindfulness Has Supported Us During Covid
Stories from me, Try This!
Pay attention. Pay attention.
Stories from me, Try This!
Stories from me, Try This!
A Lucid Dream and Frenzy Falling Away
Striving and Trying Really Hard During Meditation
Learning to Live with Less Energy
What's in the Way Is the Way
Close encounters with a doe and fawns
Gardening as a metaphor for meditating
Afflictive states, Direct experience, Stories from me, Well-being
Bliss in the Intensive Care Unit
Afflictive states, Direct experience, Stories from me, Well-being

Experiencing a state of bliss while lying in ICU

Afflictive states, Direct experience, Stories from me, Well-being
Unpacking Commonly Misunderstood Buddhist Concepts
Reframing old ideas, Try This!
Changing Commonly Used Language
Reframing old ideas, Try This!
Reframing old ideas, Try This!
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How Language Shapes What and How We See
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How some languages do not just have different words for different things and actions but rather represent very different ways of being in the world

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Chaos Theory and Seeing Life as a River
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