Today is election day. And we are a worried nation. The political divide is growing wider and deeper by...
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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...
Day Three of the Retreat
If your partner took a magic truth potion, how would he or she describe you? What is it like...
Loosen Your Grip
This world is out of control. That is, it’s out of your control. Consider all the elements of your...
The Challenge of Being Present with People
For the past two years I’ve surveyed people about their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the skills...