The problem is not the problem.
The dictionary defines stress as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. In other words, (1)...
Drunk on Meditation
Have you ever come home after a stressful day of work and headed straight to the fridge to grab your alcoholic drink of choice? With each sip, the problems...
Life is practice.
Last week, I wrote about Thich Nhat Hanh’s practice of beginning anew. I shared my personal experience climbing out of the dark night of my soul; how one...
Beginning Anew
In Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastic communities, at the end of every week, monks and nuns gather to practice a ceremony known as ‘beginning anew.’* Community...
If thoughts had legs.
If thoughts had legs, they would be running in circles, and we would question our sanity for following them around all day. Sitting in meditation reminds us,...
You are a leaf.
I invite you to picture yourself as a fiery red leaf in late Fall, hugging the branch of a great oak tree. Feel the brisk morning sunlight touch your skin,...
Practice, Practice, Practice
“The most important thing is not how, where, or even why you practice. The most important thing is that you practice.” During my first stay at Blue Cliff...
An Antidote to Distraction
Welcome to One Breath Away, a weekly newsletter about the benefits of practicing stillness. Think of these newsletters as a gentle reminder to commit to your...