For the next few days the airwaves will be saturated with political parties boasting of their victory in the...
Tag Archive for: 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 by Examining Your Own Conduct (Instead of Theirs)
Today is election day. And we are a worried nation. The political divide is growing wider and deeper by...
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...