Mindfulness

We reached Laguna Beach around 6:30 p.m. The sun was still up on the long summer day, and the air was crisp. The deep blue sky imbued the Pacific Ocean views with its hues. The waves spreading in a circle, … Read More

The temperature at Robber’s Roost rock was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind created a cold sensation on my face and hands. It went around my pullover & jeans pants, and I felt a cold sensation on my chest, tummy, … Read More

When a child wants to cross a street or an intersection, we tell them to stop, look, and then go. I learned an insightful reframe of the phrase from David Steindl-Rast in his TED Talk: Want to be happy? Be … Read More

    Things unfold according to their nature. What makes me rush them? It is anger, directly or subtly. What lies beneath the surface of anger is some fear. What is it in the current situation that is making me … Read More

Can I be a beginner for a change? I am experiencing this moment – the present moment – for the first time. Can I have the openness, lightness, vulnerability, excitement, and childlike curiosity to let it emerge? Can I embrace … Read More

Can I watch my “home movie”? That is, without acting in it? I got inspiration and the idea to write about it from a Daily Mindfulness Audio Program. The movie is about repetitive thoughts and their impact on me. We … Read More

I am spacious awareness – the Atma. Just as a cloud or bubble emerges in the sky and passes through, my body’s sensations, thoughts, and feelings dissolve in the spacious awareness without leaving any trace. They come and go. I … Read More

What is purpose of life? My one sentence answer would be to clarify or declutter my mind.   Wu Men Hui-k’ai: Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your … Read More

There is bubbling energy inside of me. There is a lightness that, in my imagination, can make me float in the sky. There is boundless joy, happiness, and healing energy that always finds ways to emerge. It brings a smile … Read More

I heard the following prayer today. It is as if my body is telling this to me using sensations, pains, aches, vibrations, and other symptoms. 🙂   The Prayer From My Body:   Listen to me. I am your friend. … Read More