Do you ever have thoughts that won’t leave you alone? The more you try to stop thinking about something, the more difficult it becomes to let the thought go. One way to deal with too many persistent thoughts is through mindfulness and other kinds of meditation. However, there is another
Spiritual traditions the world over value the use of special language, words that impart particular meaning, in prayers, mantras, and transmissions. In some stories about the Buddha, it is said that just hearing certain teachings can bring good fortune for the spiritual path. The Bible says: In the beginning was
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, at least here in the northeast, it’s natural to turn inward. It can be a challenging time, even with—or perhaps despite—all the holiday preparations. Maybe you have get-togethers planned with family and/or friends. Or, perhaps you don’t, and are feeling
We live in a culture in which change is thought to come mostly from the outside. If only my career, relationship, lack of relationship, home, children, money situation were different, I would feel happier. Unfortunately, our minds are made to dwell at the negative and minimize the positive. It’s said
Having goals is essential. Most people have a natural desire to accomplish things and use their talents and abilities to find fulfillment, and make a contribution, and goals give us a sense of direction and purpose. But do we really need to be as “busy” as most people seem to
We live in a culture where people want results fast. As a product of my culture, I want this too, and yet my life experience has shown me that few things of importance, things that I deal with each day, have quick resolutions. Not only that, but new issues seem
Those of you who read this newsletter know that I am a spiritual practitioner. Being a spiritual practitioner can take many forms and each of you surely follows your own source of inspiration. But whatever form you follow, like everyone you face challenges. These challenges inevitably bring some sort of
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