A New Sense of Direction
It has been just over two months since I started to prioritize seated meditation. I have focused on being present and accepting in the face of uncertainty, reducing my impulse to react, generating good...
View ArticleWhether or Not to Continue This Thread
Take Our Poll I have dramatically improved my luck, my state of mind and my direction in life since I began this blog. The initial plan was to chronicle my progress over a year of seated meditation,...
View ArticleLife is Simple – Why Do We Make It So Hard?
If you’re reading this, most likely you can afford to eat, there is a comfortable place you call home, and you have time to pause, rest and check out what’s going on. There are people around you...
View ArticleWrapping it Up
Dearest Reader, I’ve gotten a lot out of writing this. Openly sharing my struggle has been quite helpful, I believe, and I appreciate the support and feedback I’ve received. I’ve decided to bring this...
View ArticleMy New Book is Published!
Long time no see! I appreciated your comments and thoughtful feedback when I was writing this blog regularly. Now my new book is published. It is a self-coaching and meditation manual for engaging your...
View ArticleService. Serving. Doing Good.
As a National Guard soldier, once in a while I go away to get trained for months at a time. A week and a half ago, I got on a plane to the other side of the country where the Army will train me for the...
View ArticleSetting It Aside: The Secret to Mindful Living
Whatever it is, if it is not something that you have consciously chosen to do this very moment, you can set it aside. This is a key to doing things well. This is a key to practicing meditation at any...
View ArticleKeys to preventing plaque: brushing, flossing and meditating
Most likely, you agree that work, sleep and teeth-brushing are necessary activities that you don’t get to opt out of when you don’t find them delightful. I want to propose that daily meditation is just...
View ArticleThe Gates of Heaven
Sometimes life throws curve balls. We think we are doing well and before we know it, we are knee-deep in misfortune or confusion. We could be dealing with some kind of unfairness, pain, illness,...
View ArticleThe Meditation of Noticing the Itch
FREEZE! Take a pause! Don’t read this! At least, not just yet. Take a few deep breaths first. Notice how you feel. Take a moment to enjoy the world as it is for a couple of seconds. It is an...
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