Jack Kornfield

Yesterday, I mostly described meditation from the outside. If you were Patrick or Rico and walked into the room where I am meditating,...

A mindfulness practice is exactly like working out at the gym except you don't need to leave your house, you don't need weights or rowing...

As humans, it is important to take time to recognize and acknowledge beginnings. So I'm launching a month of mindfulness with a blessing...

I started this reflection series with “Wintering” and thoughts about the season when the earth seems to die. The rituals of the winter...

Since before the pandemic, Patrick and I meet every Thursday morning with Linda and Liane to reflect on one of the Sunday readings. We...

This week I reflected on the significance of light and darkness as expressed in the solar system, the pattern of the seasons, ancient...

The winter solstice has arrived. On the longest night of the shortest day, people gathered together around the yule log to face the...

In the liturgical calendar, this is the final week of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival". So it is no coincidence that the...

Prayer is as old as humankind. Faithful Jewish people have prayed the Psalms since the time of King David. Early Christians inherited...

During the months leading up to the Winter Solstice, almost all religions celebrate the triumph of light over darkness - Hanukkah,...

The view from my backyard As an expression of self-care these dark days of winter, I took off from work yesterday to make space for an...

I was once a school teacher. Today's reflection will be a little bit Latin, a little bit history, a little bit science, and a little bit...

Wintering The winter solstice is a week away. I invite you to settle into the season with me these next few days and pay attention to...

Thoughtfully gather leaves, flowers, stones, shells, etc. Choose a beautiful spot in nature or inside. Bring to heart loved ones living...

Download and unzip the attached audio file. Find a quiet spot where you won't be interrupted for about 13 minutes.

Father of our human family, you created all human beings equal in dignity: pour forth into our hearts a fraternal spirit and inspire in...

John O'Donohue is one my favorite theologian poets. In the video, he recites this poem of blessing. On the day when the weight deadens on...

Here is a beautiful way to pray. Quietly sit and remember all those who love you, bring to mind the beauty of nature, consider the...

I’ve learned many wise things during my meditation journey. I don’t recall who first said, “When I’m experiencing difficulties and...