This Moment Is Not Preparation
This Moment Could Be Your Last In his treatise on Zen Buddhism, Shunryu Suzuki wrote, “Treat every moment […]
Mindfulness
Peter Walks on Water
Walking on Water The story of Peter’s attempt to defy gravity is told in the Gospel of Matthew, […]
The Journey of Forgiveness
Revenge as a Gift of Evolution It’s all about the stories we tell. After we have been attacked […]
Advent, Waiting, and Experiencing Life
Waiting for Advent and Beyond Advent, that month before Christmas comes, is about waiting. Mary and Joseph waited […]
The Blessings and Pain of Boredom
We all get bored at one time or another. It's nothing to be ashamed of, nor does it mean we're lazy or dull. Learn to tolerate boredom. Manage the emotions that arise when we're bored. Be interested in your experience, observe the emotions, then let them go. As one experience arises and fades away, another will take its place, life will go on, and you might find you don't need to bungee jump or smoke pot or fly to the moon to escape boredom. Just being alive will be enough.