The afternoon was grey, the kind of Tuesday that seems to leach the color out of the walls before the sun has even begun to set. Jeremy sat on the edge of my corduroy sofa, his thumb performing a rhythmic dance over the screen of his phone. Every ninety seconds, the speaker in the corner … Read more
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My meditation practice, which I started in 2014, changed the way I live my life. It revealed a spiritual dimension that that was obscured by my atheism. This, in turn, helped me overcome burnout that made me feel like everything I did or achieved lacked meaning. Since then, I’ve been documenting my journey on this … Read more
“Every twenty-four-hour day is a tremendous gift to us,” writes Thich Nhat Hanh (October 11, 1926-January 22, 2022) in the opening chapter of his book You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment. “Breathe in and tell yourself that a new day has been offered to you, and you have to be here … Read more
Sometimes, you might need a personal consultation on how to meditate or overcome specific obstacles that hinder your practice. I believe my advice will be useful to those who consider meditation a part of their spiritual journey. As a lay follower, I do my best to embody the Buddha’s teachings in my daily life, no matter … Read more