Last night we rode by what used to be our favorite Vermont bakery. It’s been closed for quite some...
Relationships
What kind of mom did you have when you were young? What kind of care did you receive?...
Best Christmas Movies
There are certain movies that go a long way to adding to the holiday spirit. Our family of four...
Love Your Enemies. Seriously?
The rise of public rallies and marches of Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups has, for many of...
Once in a Lifetime Encounter (ichi-go ichi-e)
Ichi-go Ichi-e is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once...
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...
Day Four of the Retreat
It’s 5:50am and you hear the sound of the morning bell, announcing the start of a new day. You’ve...