We can’t be thankful for the empty shelves at the supermarket, but we can be thankful for the food...
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Coping in the Garden of Uncertainty
Each day that we are lucky enough to wake up, we face the uncertainty of what will happen. But...
You are crossing the border into The Land of The Next Decade. As you go through customs, the agent...
Why Your Resolutions Should Wait
The beginning of the New Year is seen as a transition for many of us. It’s a time to...
Let’s say you are going to write a story. You have a character, who is . . . you!...
Why Your Work Disappoints You
“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative...
Take a Peek Inside a Naikan Retreat (Day 1)
This is our first full day of the Fall Naikan Retreat. It’s the 30th year I’ve had the privilege...
Our Lives Are Grounded in Activity and Passivity – What’s Missing?
Many of us have very busy lives, from the moment we wake up in the morning. We shower, make...