How to Create Your Own Retreat Experience I recently went on a 9-day silent meditation retreat. This has been my yearly re-boot for the past 7 years and I continue to be impressed by how powerful it is. I realize that not everyone can (or wants to) spend 9 days...
There IS Something You Can Do About the State of the World We are at a crossroads in our country and on our planet. It can feel as if people are becoming more and more polarized. Democrat vs. Republican. Black lives vs. Police. The US against the rest of the world....
Have you ever thought that more money or a higher status in the world might make you happier? If so, lessons from Bhutan, The Kingdom of Happiness, might indicate otherwise. Bhutan is a country that knows a thing or two about happiness. This tiny Buddhist kingdom in...
I often get asked how to start or sustain a mindfulness practice and what books I recommend. Please read on for some of my favorite FREE mindfulness tips and resources to help you get started. But first, why should we care? Let’s say you want to strengthen and tone...
You will only ever have 2 choices: Love or Fear. Choose Love. Dear Friends, One of the most important decisions you can make today (or any day) is to choose love over fear. All emotions are sub-categories of these two emotions. Except we forget that this is a choice...
It was the last morning of a mindfulness retreat I was leading. I was getting ready for our final practice together and closing circle when the distress call came in. A guest had gone for an early-morning walk on the beach and had come across a very large aquatic...
