Spring is here in the northern hemisphere and soon gardeners will be planting seeds in the fertile ground. Just as gardeners pull weeds and prepare the ground before planting anything, we must also pull the “weeds” of negative thinking, insecurities or self-doubts, and anything else that will inhibit the growth of what we want to … Continue reading What Are You Planting in Your Mind Garden?
Our health is of the utmost importance – it’s everything, and when we get sick, we need to rest and take the time to heal. Healing is a natural process, we don’t need to tell our bodies how to heal, but we can assist that healing process by doing all that we can to live … Continue reading Health is Wealth
I want to share this interpretation of the Metta Sutta, Buddha’s discourse on goodwill. It is not the entire discourse, nor is it the exact wording of the original, as there are many variations, yet the point it makes is poignant. ** "May all beings be filled with joy and peace.Without exception, may all beings … Continue reading Discourse on Goodwill
As we know, our intentions create a ‘blueprint’, or plan, for our lives. No matter what our goal is, we must be very clear about exactly what it is we are trying to achieve. Just as if we were trying to build a house, we need a specific design for it, otherwise we would very … Continue reading Create a Blueprint
It’s a couple weeks into the new year, so now is a time to check in with ourselves to see if we’re still sticking to our resolutions or if we’re starting to fall back into old habits. “It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that … Continue reading Release the Old, Embrace the New
When thinking back over the past year and recalling the events that occurred, we most likely will find blessings that we didn’t expect or that may not have seemed like a blessing at the time. Yet, even during tough times, it is important to look for the good, because even if it isn’t apparent now, … Continue reading By Default, or With Intention
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