I wanted to share the recent news from Plum Village Monastery. Many of you know that beloved master teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, had a stroke and is being treated in America. A report posted on the Plum Village website shares his progress, including his first spoken words. Here is an excerpt that is so heart […]
How often I forget that I actually know nothing as it relates to ultimate Truth. Reflecting on being human just brings me to a place of mystery. Even when I think I “know” my life purpose, it’s just a thought in my mind. The closest I can come to real knowing is “heart knowing”, which […]
Inspired by the words on my tea bag today: Where there is love, there is no question.
I agree with Jacob Glass that gratitude is the mind’s natural anti-depressant. “Gratitude is spitting in the eye of the ego. It’s throwing a bucket of water on the wicked witch….If you never remembered any other spiritual practice in your life, gratitude would be enough.” (from his new book The Crabby Angels Chronicles“.
Quote I recently heard – “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, we will know peace.” I would add – “When we know and PRACTICE love as the only true power, we will know peace.”
“Is what we call our full potential anything but being fully alive this very instant with all there is? Our “bliss” is living immediately, undefendedly open – in touch. Is this love?” Toni Packer Yes, Toni, I believe it is. Love is all around us, within us, and IS us. My work as a Mindfulness […]