Whole Being — Self-centered as Compared to Selfish
Self-centered as compared to selfish — we need to learn to find our focus, and to bring it gently back to learning all there is to know about ourselves
awareness
Whole Being — Responsive as Compared to Reactive
Responsive as compared to reactive — reacting on autopilot is prevalent — always has been. Learning to breathe and then to reflect means that we can respond rather than react.
On Being Yourself
On Being Your–you are exactly and only who you are–including what you discover about yourself–the parts tucked away
On Being Connected
On being connected: it’s tricky, relating without judging. It takes effort and presence.
Zen 101 — Essential Zen Lessons
Essential Zen Lessons — Coming into presence is the key focus of Zen, and is accomplished in Zazen and “simply noticing. Here we begin to explore the foundations of building an “attentiveness practice.”
Real Relating — Discover Yourself
On Real Relating — Discover Yourself — relating is a forum where we get to experiment with what we are learning about ourselves
Crowning Glory — The Body Speaks
Crowning Glory — our heads are a blessing and a curse. If we buy into our stories, we live in our heads, miserable. Or, we can continually choose to see our games while not biting.
Self Awareness — The Body Speaks
Self Awareness / Self Acceptance is all about studying yourself without taking yourself too seriously. It’s not “esteeming yourself,” but simply noticing that you are… who you are.
Four Noble Truths — 4 Descriptors of the Way Life Is
4 Descriptors of the Way Life Is–the Buddha’s age-old wisdom (the Four Noble Truths) is perfect for helping us see
9 Tools for Relating
Here are 9 ideas to improve any relationship, taken from my book, The. Best. Relationship. Ever.