I once traveled with a friend who had great insight into human nature. He said, “Wherever you go you...
Part One of a Three-Part Feature on Japanese Psychology in Psychology Today!
Psychology Today has recently published a series of articles about Japanese Psychology! The articles were written by Saori Miyazaki,...
What kind of mom did you have when you were young? What kind of care did you receive?...
A Reflective Approach to Bringing in the New Year
There’s a sense of mystery in the air. What will the new year bring? No one can answer that...
The Moment You Become Aware That You’re Awake
I had the good fortune of teaching a symposium on the theme of GRATITUDE at the Sivananda Yoga Center...
Love Your Enemies. Seriously?
The rise of public rallies and marches of Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups has, for many of...
Day Six and Seven of the Retreat – The Final Stretch
You’ve been here for five full days and you’ve done over 70 hours of self-reflection. You’ve witnessed your life,...
Day Five of the Retreat
Day Five of the Retreat Much of the time in a Naikan Retreat is spent reflecting on individuals, from...