Who decides which life has greater value? The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been first and foremost on most peoples minds ever since the day that it happened. And certainly this is a day that will live…
The unimportant life
Tag: goodwill
Christmas time in Buddhaville
Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. The music, the snow, the Christmas tree decorated with ornaments from so many years passed. There seems to be a feeling in the air of joy, Family and friends, love…
Observing illness
No control means letting go When friends or loved ones are sick or not feeling well, it is easy to have compassion and offering loving wishes and goodwill. But this can be a little different when we are the one…
The label maker
Attention deficit disorder, Republican, Democrat, smart, stupid, old, young, fat, skinny, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Bipolar, hillbilly, Liberal, Conservative, Vegan, Pescetarian, gay, straight, Black, White etc. I could go on and on with the labels that we each readily attach…
My best friend
As I began my metta (loving-kindness/goodwill) meditation this morning, I decided to spend a little extra time on the self. This led me to some very powerful insights about this part of my practice. You see, in the past, I…