In Zen Buddhism, shoshin is a word that means beginner's mind. It simply refers to letting go of preconceived notions and certainty by having the mindset of someone who is just beginning to learn about something. As a beginner, we are eager to learn, open to discovering something new, and we question everything because we … Continue reading Beginner’s Mind
When we ask ourselves “What will I focus on today?” it is imperative that we do so with the understanding that we have a choice. Perspective is important and it is powerful. “It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.”Henry David Thoreau By harnessing the power of our perspective and using … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Perspective
It is said that the present is the instant where the past and the future come together, and in order for it to be constructive it is essential to know both where you’ve been and where you want to go. We are always creating our lives and it is up to us whether we just … Continue reading Where the Past and Future Collide
When we’re overwhelmed and dealing with challenging times, depression, and feeling like nothing is good, it is especially important to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and to not succumb to feelings of despair, fear, and anxiety. I know; easier said than done, right? “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last … Continue reading The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
Children can teach us a lot if we observe their behaviors. As we get older, we think we must form a plan, have it all figured out, follow the ‘rules’, be serious and work hard, make do with how things turn out, take care of our loved ones, and if we’re lucky, find time in … Continue reading Another Perspective
Today, observe your thoughts and actions and notice where you can make improvements. Are you thinking, speaking, and acting in ways that are predominantly positive? Are they in alignment with who you are or aspire to be? Or are you mostly thinking in negative terms, that everything is always a struggle, something good somehow managed … Continue reading One Tiny Shift
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