Let's go to the beach this weekend. That's where I am. On this Saturday, I'm sharing three of my favorite things: the beach, the...

No matter what you call it, we all need more of it. Tara Brach says, "Mindfulness and loving kindness are traditionally described as two...

Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I...

As with most things in life, a new practice, well, takes practice. Today is an opportunity to review the topics introduced in the first...

Today I'll explore the breath from a different angle.  The breath is still my favorite anchor for meditation.  Here's why it works for...

At work, I'm a budget subject matter expert (SME), a report SME, and a training SME. I like knowing lots of things and am frequently...

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...