Eugene O’Kelly, at the age of 53, was on top of the world. He was the CEO of a...
Tag Archive for: Mindfulness
Thanksgiving and the Spirit of On
I once traveled with a friend who had great insight into human nature. He said, “Wherever you go you...
The Moment You Become Aware That You’re Awake
I had the good fortune of teaching a symposium on the theme of GRATITUDE at the Sivananda Yoga Center...
The Anticipation of Suffering
“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)
Ichi-go Ichi-e is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once...
Day Five of the Retreat
Day Five of the Retreat Much of the time in a Naikan Retreat is spent reflecting on individuals, from...
Day Two of the Retreat
It’s Day Two of the Naikan Retreat at the ToDo Institute. What’s happening today? If you were spending the...
The Challenge of Being Present with People
For the past two years I’ve surveyed people about their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the skills...