Learning Compassion I am reading a book by Richard Davidson called The Emotional Life of the Brain. Known for his research on the brains of long-term meditators, Davidson is a meditator himself. “The Dalai Lama challenged me – he said, ‘Why can’t you use technological tools to study kindness and Read more…
The Light of Love Is more powerful than the darkness of hate and violence In the wake of another act of violence and hate in Paris, we need to hold love in our hearts for all, victims and perpetrators. Love is more powerful than hate. “If people can learn to Read more…
A Circle of Friends Today I am honoring my friendship group as a bright light in my life. With them, I play, move, laugh, cry, and learn. We are a bunch of older women who are not afraid to get silly, dance, and play. We also listen to and support Read more…
Your Life is a Work of Art This morning when I was driving down Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis I saw a big metal box next to the street that had been covered with a beautiful flower petal design. It made me smile and reminded me of how much I enjoy Read more…
Art Heals Since I fell in love with photography and began the practice of making photographs, learning about photography, and immersing myself in photography on a daily basis, I have learned that art heals. It has helped me become a more joyful person and begin to heal lifelong health issues Read more…