Forgiveness is a decision

Forgiveness is a decision

“Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.” (Greater Good)...
Carry joy with you

Carry joy with you

Carry joy with youit’s not too heavyafter all, au contraireit will lift you upcarry it in your heartyou may think ittucked in close, butjoy can’t be containedit will leap freelyfrom your heartto another’s andyet, when you lookyou’ll see...
evolution of a kind promise

evolution of a kind promise

It’s not often that you experience something life-changing. Ten years ago, I participated in an online class taught by Jan Lundy called “for Buddha Chickies with Health Challenges.” We learned some meditation techniques and basic Buddhist principles that are useful...
3 journaling prompts to help you feel connected

3 journaling prompts to help you feel connected

Many people are behaving as if the pandemic is over. Mask mandates are falling away and people are gathering again. Maybe they are right. I hope so, but I am still cautious, as I know a serious case of COVID–19 would kill me (respiratorily-compromised as I am.)...
No speedway to wisdom

No speedway to wisdom

After reading Prajna – The Buddhist Path of Wisdom, by Dr. Ed Bastian Guess what! Wisdom will notarrive at your doorwithin 48 hours.No door dash drivercan deliverwhat you want to know.Searching tounderstand wisdomI find phrases like“after years of practice…”“Over...
Dwell

Dwell

DwellAbide Don’t run awayI tell myselfDon’t fight againstDon’t pretend not to seeDon’t make up storiesabout what it all meansand believe them rest herewide openin this spaciouscenterless center You are herein front of meSweet,...