True and Useful . . . and Kind
Seek and say what is true and useful with kindness for self and others.
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. A gentle, humble monk, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called him “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Exiled from his native…
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
There is a field. I’ll meet you there.
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Expecting our journey of self-discovery to follow a linear process can lead to frustration and confusion. Phrases such as “the path of life,” “the right direction,” and even “stay the course” imply that we grow and develop through a logical step-by-step progression. A more helpful approach may be to understand how our growth and development…
Ram Dass pursued a panoramic array of spiritual methods and practices from potent ancient wisdom traditions, including bhakti or devotional yoga focused on the Hindu deity Hanuman; Buddhist meditation in the Theravadin, Mahayana Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist schools, and Sufi and Jewish mystical studies. Perhaps most significantly, his practice of karma yoga or spiritual service…
Get quiet for just a moment.
Step back from everything.
It may sound like an obvious reminder, but if you stop and pay attention at any moment during the day, you’ll probably notice that your breathing is often so shallow as to be almost undetectable. Not only are you depriving your body of oxygen, one of its most vital nutrients, but you’re missing many opportunities…
In times like these the advice to “lighten up” seems vital for emotional survival yet easier said than done. If you feel weighed down by your current challenges, try closing your eyes and visualizing one of the following: Imagine the weight you feel on your shoulders or in your heart gradually lifting, as if some…