The Buddhadharma tells us that when we do the about face, we see that the storyteller is also another story. No matter where we look, we never find the, "I," just stories about the I. We find beliefs, opinions, symbols, the senses, habits, cognition and memories. Those are the building blocks we use to [...]
On the edge of our tragedy, many well-intentioned souls leaned into (then pulled out) the “God-card” for me, and while I truly appreciate the sentiment, I am not one to place too much hope in a mythical man in a robe. By Debbie Lynn Last week, my husband was seriously wounded in [...]
You must come to the conclusion that your identity doesn’t rest in the bad things you’ve endured. They’re in the past. If you live in the past, you have depression, and if you live in the future, you have anxiety. Mindful living is free of useless distractions. Mindful living comes from a strong mind. [...]
There is a certain responsibility to living a story of power. It means we approach our relationships quite differently. We don't look outward to others for our happiness, knowing it must first be alive and vibrant within first. We don't hold expectations of others, but instead we give them room for acceptance. [...]
Oh, how jaded in an entitled life we sometimes live. By Debbie Lynn It is 6.30 AM, Sunday. Anse Mitan, Martinique The sun begins to illuminate the sky and the reflecting light makes everything look pastel, like an old painting. The horizon is delineated by a slightly darker shade of blue, separating the [...]
Yoga is changing my life. Nearly two years into my practice, I have gotten so much more than what I could have possibly envisioned. I have learned that my body is not the enemy. By Heather Bauer “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are." ~Jason Crandell In [...]
The more I meditate, the more I come to see what a powerful tool it is in getting us to take a step back from our enmeshment with our own minds and the often toxic stories they tell us. By Tammy T. Stone I've been living in Japan for the past few [...]
When we realize we’re trying to fit too much stuff (tasks, errands, obligations) into a small container (24 hours), it becomes obvious that we can’t get a bigger container. So we have to get rid of some stuff. It just won’t all fit. We do that by simplifying what we have to do. [...]
When we bring the mindfulness of meditation off the mat or the cushion and into our everyday life, we bring the freedom and insights we receive during meditation with us into the real world. All the words in all the books on our shelves begin to make sense and we begin to understand on [...]
We shed tears when we hear some news that brings relief. We cry when we relate to someone on a very deep level. These tears are equally as important. Our human-ness is not meant to be stifled or buried, but honored, supported and celebrated. By Lisa Meade Have you ever heard someone [...]