Medical Sociologist Aaron Antonosvsky studied the relationship between stress, health and well-being focusing on people who had survived extreme stress with an intact sense of coherence. His work prov

Working with insight into change as a means of freedom through a human heart.

Learning how to skillfully work with fear, anxiety, worry or any other difficult emotion is fundamental for resilience in challenging times. One way to do this is by exploring compassionate action, o

The Buddha taught the Metta or LovingKindness Meditation as an antidote for fear. In this meditation we explore grounding in the elements of the body to turn with compassion to whatever needs to be me

Generosity is considered a fundamental practice of mindfulness. How do we practice with a spirit of generosity towards our own selves in our meditation practice itself? - - - - Please note: no a

This is a sharing of how mindfulness became an unexpected core part of my own spiritual journey and path into and out of practice as a physician.

This is a meditation on Fredrick Buechner's beautiful words. - "...Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and g

The Tibetan teacher , Shabkar, said: To meditate without kindness is simply to inflict hardship on yourself. - What does this mean for you in this practice, right now? - - Please Note: The meditati

The softness of bamboo and water offer interesting teachings on strength and resilience. In this sharing we explore how bamboo houses and water can inform even the intensity of something like anger.

The radical turn of mindfulness meditation is to meet whatever is here, instead of worrying about how to "fix" ourselves to stop whatever is coming up. This practice explores "The Welcoming Prayer." I