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,...Embracing What Is
Autumn always wrestles with me until I fall to the ground, like the leaves. It’s not a bad thing – it’s very powerful.
Inner Immunity
Immunity is more than being able to fight off pathogens – our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being depend on an “inner” immunity.
Winter: Accept and Respond
A harsh task-master, winter forces us to accept what is and respond appropriately – and also brings refreshing honesty and authenticity.
Change Yourself Without Judging Yourself
Do you struggle with self-judgment? You’re not alone. It’s a fallacy to believe that you have to judge yourself in order to change. Here’s a more gentle and transformative way.
Every one of us has habits that we’d like to change. On the path of personal growth and awakening, this is especially true of our mental habits. It takes a firm resolve to transform negative thought patterns into positive ones. But we cause unnecessary upset by judging ourselves whenever we catch our minds in the act of the less-than-desirable behavior.
