Tag: disturbing emotions

No Birthday for you!

birthday

My youngest Daughter has been inviting friends to her upcoming Birthday party for the past several weeks. But one of her dearest friends recently told her that she cannot attend because it is against her religion. And I must admit,…

Distraction, delusion, doubt and desire

delusion

Distraction, delusion, doubt and desire are only a few of the words that can be used to describe what happens when someone does not act in a way that we think they should. Our own mindfulness can easily become judgmental…

The best advice in the World

Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example I know that your situation is unique, and very personal to you. Probably you feel like no one can truly understand your feelings…

Escapism is not the solution

escapism

Escapism takes us from where to where exactly? Escapism: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine. How very easily each of us can perceive mediation as our little escape…