10/7/2026 Years ago, I began the process of unearthing my attachment to suffering. The path of yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry was my passion and ignition point. Looking back, I would say that the particular modalities were not as important as the process itself …the gradual expansion of awareness. In my 30s, I was blessed to have a very skillful teacher appear in my life once my focus turned toward “waking up.” One of the first things he said to me was that I had an almos

Photo on Unsplash by Aziz Acharki 9/1/26 One of the benefits, or perhaps side effects of meditation is that you become more aware. As awareness grows, you start to notice more. And noticing more becomes a gateway to appreciating what is often overlooked. And well, I find that appreciation is THE best medicine for enjoying life. Hands down. I am reminded of an experience in India… One of the most remarkable moments during this trip occurred during my first week there. I had ar

Photo on Unsplash by Amanda Sofia Pellenz 1/15/26 One of my dear friends has an uncanny knack for sending me comedy clips at exactly the moments I need them most. My sister does this too. And then there’s one of my neighbors—someone I walk with early in the morning once or twice a week. During these walk-and-talks, we sometimes share what’s currently challenging us in life… and more often than not, we end up laughing our asses off at how ridiculous the mind can be—making pro

The theme of tonight's Wesak full moon is compassion and kindness—the perfect time for a little self-reflection. It’s all about...