Grief Isn’t Something You Live Through, It’s Something You Live With
“Obstacles do not block the path, they are the path.” ~Zen proverb I thought the concept of a “cold sweat” was unreal and paradoxical until the evening of August 27, 2014. That was my first [...]
How Mindfulness Is Saving My Relationship
“Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life, and your actions happen in accordance with that.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I started meditating and practicing [...]
How I Escaped the Negative Thought Loop That Kept Me Down and Stuck
“You will never be free until you free yourself from the prison of your own false thoughts.” ~Philip Arnold Do you ever doubt yourself? As if no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough. [...]
What a Felon Taught Me About Living Life Fully
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I met Damon as one of about twenty ex-cons on a hiking expedition up Pike’s Peak. Like [...]
13 Insights About Relationships That Could Save You A Lot of Pain
“Its amazing how quickly someone can becomes a stranger; its even more amazing how quickly someone can become a treasured friend.” ~Unknown The past six months have been unbelievably difficult for me. My “normal” life [...]
The Secret to Ending Your Suffering
“You can have your experience without your experience having you.” ~Linda Pransky You’re no doubt aware that your moods can fluctuate from day to day, even moment to moment. I think most people can appreciate, [...]