This morning I happened upon this Ted talk by Anne Lamott titled Twelve Truths I Learned from Life and Writing . It brightened my day (again, I’ve watched it before) because I agree with so many of her truths, especially the first one, that all truth is paradox. Really all Read more…
Every Day Wishes—not New Year’s Resolutions The end of one year and beginning of a new year prompts all sorts of wishes, word for the year choosing, resolutions and more. I think that all the new year’s hoopla is simply a way for writers, bloggers and marketers to get your Read more…
I was listening to a guided meditation by Sharon Salzberg a couple of days ago and I was struck by the simplicity of her instructions. “See if you can focus on just one breath” she said. Just One Breath So I stopped trying to stop my monkey mind from doing Read more…
Quote of the day: “but BEing time is never wasted time. When we are BEing, not only are we collaborating with chronological time, but we are touching on kairos, and are freed from the normal restrictions of time.” ― Madeleine L’Engle, Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art When Read more…
Quote of the day: “…I want first of all – in fact, as an end to these other desires – to be at peace with myself. I want a singleness of eye, a purity of intention, a central core to my life that will enable me to carry out these obligations Read more…