What are you doing with all of the energy you are bringing down? A new friend that we met along our journey asked me this. So profound. Let me say it again. What are you doing with all of the energy you are bringing down? We know meditation helps...
This post is part of a creative writing project, which has been divinely inspired by my recent studies in Chinese and Japanese philosophy. Student shares photograph with teacher. Teacher responds, Very interesting how the light falls upon your right hand side!! The Divine is rejoicing! Student says, Very interesting....
This post is part of a creative writing project, which has been divinely inspired by my recent studies in Chinese and Japanese philosophy. Teacher says, When you have (feel) guilt, you do not trust. Trust is about accepting others. What I think about others, I think about...
This post is part of a creative writing project, which has been divinely inspired by my recent studies in Chinese and Japanese philosophy. It is a warm spring day. Teacher says, The sun makes such a difference. Truly. Student replies, Your eyes must be dancing. Teacher exclaims, Oh they are...
This post is part of a creative writing project, which has been divinely inspired by my recent studies in Chinese and Japanese philosophy. Student and teacher discussing the waves of life. Teacher reminds, "Storms come, but Baruach Hashem, they always pass." Thoughts for reflection: Consider a current storm in...
This post is part of a creative writing project, which has been divinely inspired by my recent studies in Chinese and Japanese philosophy. Teacher asks, What is listening? Student replies, It is truly hearing. It is open hearted with no response ready to go in the mind so...
For nearly 300 days, I have been engaged in a daily practice which I refer to as The Practice of the Present. The practice is anchored to and named after a guided meditation called Presence by my teacher Claudia Van Buren which I'm honoured share...
To agree or disagree? I guess it depends on what, where and with whom. In today’s incredibly fast paced work environment, it seems like there is incredible pressure to juggle an absurd amounts projects and take on more responsibilities. With our increased stress levels and...
This post is a continuation of our series on emotions, and explores a most complicated and damaging emotion to many personal and professional lives: Jealousy. We all have desires, and these desires drive us into action to satisfy them. But what happens when we do not...
“Happy Friday!” has become a standard greeting each week as the weekend approaches. We collectively celebrate the fact that we’ve survived another working week, and have earned the rest and relaxation which the weekend (hopefully) brings us. On this Friday, however, instead of hitting the couch...