Inevitable Invitations. . . Suffering is often viewed as life’s greatest enemy. We spend much of...

Sacred Ground. . . Many of us long for the extraordinary—travel, success, spiritual breakthroughs....

Titles Go. . . We move through life gathering titles—student, parent, leader, artist, friend....

Power Pause. . . We live in a culture of speed. Quick responses, instant gratification, and...

Lessons. . . Impermanence is often viewed with sorrow. The things we love—our youth, our...

Listen First. . . When someone speaks, our minds often race ahead. We plan our response, craft our...

Small Steps, Big Path. . . Many of us believe that spiritual progress requires dramatic...

Enough. . . We live in a world that constantly whispers, “more.” More success, more possessions,...

The Balance of Effort. . . One of the most subtle yet profound teachings of Buddhism is the Middle...

Impermanence and Renewal. . . At the core of Buddhism lies the teaching of impermanence—anicca....

Gratitude as Awakening. . . Gratitude is often seen as a polite response: saying “thank you” when...

The Compassionate Pause. . . In today’s world, speed is often praised. We are told to act quickly,...