The Puzzle Factory of Impermanence

The Puzzle Factory of Impermanence Different pictures on the surface, the same pieces underneath A striking feeling came this morning—not … More

The One or Two Leaves Left Behind

The One or Two Leaves Left Behind A small practice in effort, and letting go This morning I vacuumed the … More

The Moment Motivation Actually Starts Seeing the whole task, starting anyway, and discovering the ease that was already there Life … More

Trails, impermanence, and returning to what does not move. Walking a trail in the woods, you often look ahead for … More

Uncovering the Sacred Ground Beneath My Feet Remembering what is already here This morning a tiny pale moth flew between … More

Many Sweaters, One WearerThe Ego’s Layers and the Awareness Beneath Them This morning I was thinking about layers. On a … More

The Key Is What Is Pressing NowHow to Catch Up to the Present Moment Whatever is pressing in the mind … More

Breath as Liquid WrenchSoftening the Mind Where It Has Seized Up Concentration on the breath, sensation, awareness, knowing as it … More

When the Song Is OverHow thought continues while the mind rests in silence When did I realize the music had … More

Clarity of Mind In Motion Letting the swing, the thought, and the moment unfold without interference, until clarity dissolves into … More