This is our first full day of the Fall Naikan Retreat. It’s the 30th year I’ve had the privilege...
Our Lives Are Grounded in Activity and Passivity – What’s Missing?
When we’re not active, we tend to fall into passivity. We watch TV after a hard day at work. ...
My Days Are Numbered
I have 6,624 days left to live. More or less. Today is my birthday. I’ve completed 64 years since...
Capturing the Treasures and Teachings of the Year
An enjoyable way to come to closure at the end of a year is to make a map of...
Examine Life Outside the Boundaries of Your Suffering
Ironically, the occasions of our greatest focus are often when we are suffering. We may be struggling with an...
Thanksgiving and the Spirit of On
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?...