When we live heartfully, we expand our awareness. Our heart longs to sustain peace, so we find ways to conduct our livelihood and practice habits that support our mind, body, soul and the environment. Sustainable living can be defined in many ways. It means different things to different people. On a spiritual level, it means... View Article

My eyes closed tightly. My face contorted as my teeth dug into the raw mango piece that was my share. It had come into my hands after some effort. First we had to be quiet, so that people forgot that it was summer and kids were home. Then, we went to the gate, used it... View Article

As we experience the highlights of spring, it is easy to get lost in the beauty of nature. There are plants growing, birds and squirrels out and about, and greenery all around us. Below are just a few of the many valuable lessons that I have learned from the change of seasons. There Is Potential... View Article

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our quest for a lasting sense of happiness often has us looking for a change of some sort – a change of job, a change of routine, a change of wardrobe, a new car, a new iPhone, etc. It never ends. These are only our external changes. Deeper, personal levels of change, with an... View Article

I visited the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan almost a year ago. Today, I am still transported back to that land of the Thunder Dragon from time to time. Reflecting on my time in Bhutan, I see how it taught me lessons that I find myself applying every day. After my trip, my life remains the... View Article

Character Development I have been reading an interesting interpretation of the I Ching by Carol Anthony. It has helped me to understand a lot about what I am trying to do as a meditator. The I Ching is a Taoist document, and I have read other interpretations of it in addition to Carol Anthony’s. Taoists... View Article