“I am, I said To no one there An no one heard at all Not even the chair “I am,” I cried “I am,” said I And I am lost, and I can’t even say why Leavin’ me lonely still”…
Wikipedia defines Christmas as a worldwide holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Popular aspects of the holiday include decorations, emphasis on family togetherness, and gift giving. Designated a federal holiday by Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant in…
The Pali word for mindfulness is Sati, which actually means activity and is also translated as awareness. While reading many explanations of mindfulness, I came to realize that a better understanding of mindfulness requires a tremendous amount of reading and…
When I feel sad, I return to the breath. When I am angry, I return to the breath. When I am happy or excited, I return to the breath. When I am fearful or nervous, I return to the breath.…
Once again, a severe thunderstorm was a great lesson for me. As I began my meditation, I viewed the storm as similar to life. And as I nice as it is for things to be quiet and peaceful, sometimes storms…