How to See Yourself As You Really Are by Dalai Lama XIV My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is deceptively complex. I started out with the audiobook version, … Continue reading Review: How to See Yourself As You Really Are
This week, I was back in my groove. I meditated or practiced yoga each day just as I’d planned. I’ve ordered a zafu and zabuton rather than continuing to use … Continue reading Unintended Consequences
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been intrigued by the question, “If you could invite anyone over to dinner, who would you invite?” I’ve always limited myself to living … Continue reading The Dinner Party
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
I was meandering through this week feeling like nothing much was changing for me. I’ve been breathing and reflecting about emotions and being aware of judgements, and I’ve been reading … Continue reading Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
From The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, by HH the Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler, MD: I believe that the very purpose of our life is to … Continue reading The Purpose of Life
This past week has brought me some promising experiences, like actually feeling happy, which is a nice treat, as well as more questions. I think the main thing the mindfulness … Continue reading A Look Back at Week 2, and Looking Ahead to Week 3
It is self-evident that a generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace and that their negative counterparts bring undesirable consequences. Happiness arises from virtuous causes. If we truly … Continue reading More Thoughts on Happiness
Today is my son’s first birthday. One year ago today, I first snuggled with him warm against my chest and basked in the expansiveness of birth and complete and total … Continue reading Motherhood as an Opportunity for Spiritual Growth
I discovered the Dalai Lama’s Facebook Page today. That seems like kind of an odd thing to say and even odder to find, but it also seemed fortuitous as this … Continue reading The Nature of Happiness
Imperfect Happiness 