Anger…
All of us have experienced anger in our lives at one time or another. As children we react to things quickly when we don’t get what we want. In our development, we learn to manage our anger to deal with the intense emotions in a way that gets our feelings out, without...
Life’s unfolding…
Have you ever noticed that life never unfolds exactly as you expect it will? No matter how much planning and anticipating you do life has a way of unfolding differently than you intended. I have noticed that throughout my day, my expectations or thoughts of how things...
No mind…
I had a moment this week of clarity and insight. This was one of those simple and yet profound moments of insight that spontaneously occur. My awareness was in regard to a state of no mind, moments when the mind is still. I have been writing of late about the benefits...
Focusing upon positivity…
There seems to be a preoccupation in the world with fear based thinking. A predominant theme at the movie theatre is Armageddon and annihilation of the human species. Our news stories focus upon catastrophes, natural disasters or human suffering. It’s not that these...
Experiencing silence…
In last week’s blog I wrote about getting “unplugged.” Removing all those things in life that we use to fill each and every moment. The news, TV, radio and "the busyness" that we use to avoid experiencing life as it is, right here and now. When we remove the many...
Unplugged…
Have you noticed throughout your day when you feel stressed? Do you notice times when you feel more relaxed and calm? What are you doing during these different times? Lately, I have noticed a sharp contrast in my state of happiness between times when I am showered...
Judgement and compassion…
Each moment of life is full of the unexpected. We don't know from one moment to the next what will happen, how we will respond or what will be presented for us to journey. One moment we are the teacher and the next the student. Impermanence is the dance. I was...
The hook…
Throughout one's day-to-day experience there are events, situations or people who bring out a reaction in us. These reactions can be perceived to be either positive or negative. It is these reactions that are our "hooks" in life in which we are journeying our own...
The story…
Every day there seems to be no shortage of events that cause reactions in us. People and events surface that leave us feeling happy or sad. Each event has numerous details that support its existence. Yet, if we can dive a bit deeper into what is really going on around...
Teachers…
Our lives are filled moment-to-moment with opportunity to learn. All that we encounter provides learning opportunities. Our reactivity to what is presented in our lives is the lesson. More than just our reactions, it’s our reactions to our reactivity that provides...
About Me
Welcome to my blogs on spiritual practice, conscious awareness and mindfulness. I hope you find them insightful and thought provoking. Send me a comment or question. I’d love to hear from you.
You may also want to check out my recently released book, The Dance of Dynamic Peace. Each chapter offers insights and practical tips on how to create greater peace in your life. More information is available on my book page.