When You Just Can’t Explain The Suffering
How do we embrace life as well as suffering and death? This week, I began writing a blog about suffering, and I stopped myself. It felt too vulnerable… too difficult to talk about. It seems that there is always suffering in the world – whether it is war,...Rainbows Only Come with Rain
Few events in nature inspire us more than a rainbow. On a cloudy, rainy day, it fills me with exuberant joy when the arch of light and color magically appears across the sky. We may complain about wet days, the dark clouds, the need for umbrellas, windshield wipers,...Revisiting Carpe Diem
Like many of us in the first months of the year, I’ve been reflecting on my goals for the year and for my life. But I realize that, unlike years ago when I had big goals and aspirations for the future, I feel so much more inspired and joyful about my present....Instead of Improving Yourself
Today, I responded to a request from a major publication for quotes about “toxic thoughts to get rid of.” The thought I wanted to junk was “I need to improve myself.” Why get rid of that, you might think? Shouldn’t we all endeavor to make...Be Still and Know
Almost every day, I listen to something inspirational. Downloads, audiobooks, podcasts – whatever I can get my hands on that speaks to me, listening and learning from a variety of spiritual teachers. Many of you know that one of my favorites is Rev. Michael...The Source of Gratitude
November has arrived! Autumn is unfolding all around us, and of course our thoughts turn towards the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving, and gratitude. Have you ever considered what the source of gratitude is within us?
Inner Immunity
Immunity is more than being able to fight off pathogens – our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being depend on an “inner” immunity.
Releasing Overwhelm
You may be familiar with the feeling of overwhelm. It’s certainly rampant here in Silicon Valley, and has seeped into a lot of the North American culture.
There’s always a long to-do list, including what has to be done and what you’ve wanted to do for so long.
Practicing Presence – A Visit with the Herd and the Land
A hot June morning. The sun was already bright and warm just before 10am. The road was a bit dusty, and as I drove up the hill I looked left to see if the herd was gathered around the Big Tree at the top of the hill. No sign of them. As I crested the top, I saw a couple horses in the downtown area and was pleased that the herd was right in front to greet me.
