A month ago I fell and sprained my wrist. A week ago I tripped on a metal spike hidden in some grass and fell again, bruising my leg. There is the physical business of attending to injury, icing, not being able to do
Responding to our body
Annoying Roommate
“That voice of our ego is little more than an annoying roommate.” Michael Singer, The Untethered Soul We don’t have to understand neuroscience in order to work skillfully with thoughts. In meditation, we don’t suppress thoughts and we also don’t follow
Catastrophic Thought
This week of the US presidential election has been one of high emotion and intensity. Many people are flooded with fear, betrayal, hopelessness and despair. Our systems are on high alert. We may experience intrusive, catastrophic thoughts. We are searching out
Breath and Health
When I teach meditation, I always tell people that the most important thing they can do to work with their mind is to work with their breath. The breath is so simple and so powerful. Breathing optimally is the best thing people
Once We Know
Perspective is a useful component of mindfulness practice. As human beings, we experience our lives through our bodies, senses, energy, thought and a deeper sense of who we are. Thought is compelling. Often a memory comes up that we look at through
Strength of Mind
“Remember– there is a part of the mind which is not affected by any of these. Focus on your strengths and the weaknesses will take care of themselves.” Swami Veda Bharati “What is the aim of yoga besides what’s in it
Kind Attention Mindfulness Practice
We often hear people advising us to develop a kind, compassionate relationship within ourselves. What is your experience? Do you find judgment is contributing to suffering and unhappiness? If so, try this mindfulness practice bringing our kind attention to our
Trauma and Addiction Scott Kiloby talk
Wonderfully clear talk Scott Kiloby gave at the Science and Nonduality Conference. See my notes below for some of the highlights for me as I was listening. His addiction was directly linked to trauma. He was a sensitive gay kid
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can range from mild to severe, from an aching back to sharp, fiery pain in the head. It is exhausting and debilitating. Many people with chronic pain become addicted to painkillers. It is clear we don’t want to
Free Daily Healing Practices
Youtube Invitation Video My initial invitation was to join me for fifteen minutes a day from December 1st until New Years Day (2016) for a healing practice. The small core group of participants and I love it so much and