Zen and Being Yourself
Zen and being yourself — reality is that which is right in front of us. Descriptions of reality are convenient […]
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On Finding Your Flexibility
Finding Your Flexibility — Some years ago, the Worker’s Compensation Board in Ontario invited me to start working with injured
On Just Sitting
Just Sitting — a way of doing meditation that needs nothing. NO counting breaths, no mantras. Just sitting. Want more
Learning Meditation for Difficult Times
Learning Meditation–meditation is a skill and a practice that we talk about a lot. It’s in my books, and a
Dropping Arrogance
Today, we’re using a familiar Zen story to help us to see ways for dropping arrogance This topic is described
The Straightjacket of Delusion
The Straightjacket of Delusion is a funny thing. You only notice it when it’s pointed out to you, AND you
Ideas for Zen Living: 12 Presence Presents
When you’re a Zen Guy like me, you’re constantly thinking about, (and trying to enact) being present. The Holiday Season is rife with “things” we can distract ourselves with.
I decided to send you a list of alternative ways of being, in the hopes that shifting gears might help you to deal with the holidays more elegantly.