Ironically, the occasions of our greatest focus are often when we are suffering. We may be struggling with an...
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Your Thoughts are Not Street Signs
You’re a little lost. You’ve been driving around...
What Mistake are You Not Going to Make Today?
I am a big proponent of self-reflection. I’m also a proponent of action. They make a good team. Today...
Managing Disappointment
Managing Disappointment by Gregg Krech Life is full of disappointment. How long will it take you to remember...
The Anticipation of Suffering
“The Anticipation of Suffering is the Thief of This Moment” I was sitting in a gray, canvas camping...
DEALING WITH THE DOWNS AND OUTS OF DEPRESSION
Usually, depression is not a mystery. It’s a state of mind and body which naturally and often elegantly reflects...
Day Three of the Retreat
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My friend Jiun taught me about favorites. She was the cook (tenzo) at a Zen Center in the...
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