Degrees of Mindfulness
A short clip from my talk at the A Way Out Symposium – September 12, 2020, at the Aspen Institute.
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A True Measure of Success
A short reflection on how we measure success inspired by a quote from Booker T. Washington.
Starting the New Year
As we near the end of 2019, I know that many of you may be finding yourself stressed and not as balanced and healthy as you would like to be….
The benefit of irritation
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Carl Jung When we don’t like someone–perhaps we find them annoying, unpleasant to be around, or…
Avoiding normal suffering creates suffering
“The more you try to avoid suffering, the more you suffer, because smaller and more insignificant things begin to torture you, in proportion to your fear of being hurt….
Looking deeply, what do you see?
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau When you look at a stranger, what do you see? Do you see the…
Forgiveness, Compassion, and Fearlessness
“Developing compassion for those who have harmed us is the only way to heal inside oneself because otherwise if we just keep our sense of revenge and anger and hatred…
Experience requires experience
“Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.” – Terry Pratchett There is a significant difference between knowledge and wisdom. Having knowledge does not necessarily mean…
The Good We Do Sustains Us
“All of the pleasurable experiences we’ve had in our lives will be of little help when we are faced with challenges and despair. Rather, what will sustain us is all…
Be a bright moon emerging from the clouds
“Someone who has acted carelessly, but later becomes careful and attentive, is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.” – Nagarjuna It is not easy to change…