Next week Gregg and I will be leaving for a self-guided bike tour in Italy to celebrate our 25th...
What Mistake are You Not Going to Make Today?
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I am a big proponent of self-reflection. I’m also a proponent of action. They make a good team. Today...
The Anticipation of Suffering
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“The Anticipation of Suffering is the Thief of This Moment” I was sitting in a gray, canvas camping...
Once in a Lifetime Encounter (ichi-go ichi-e)
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Ichi-go Ichi-e is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once...
Day Six and Seven of the Retreat – The Final Stretch
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You’ve been here for five full days and you’ve done over 70 hours of self-reflection. You’ve witnessed your life,...
Day Four of the Retreat
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It’s 5:50am and you hear the sound of the morning bell, announcing the start of a new day. You’ve...
Day Two of the Retreat
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It’s Day Two of the Naikan Retreat at the ToDo Institute. What’s happening today? If you were spending the...
How to Cope with Post-Election Shock Syndrome
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If you were one of the 59 million people who voted for Donald Trump, you may be feeling jubilant...
