Thoughtsations

Sketching as a contemplative meditation exercise Sequence 1. Begin with an intention 2. Contemplative concept or wish 3. Contemplation this … More

Happiness in Suffering out 12-28-23

Draw or visualize a circle encompassing all your thoughts, both conscious and subconscious. Add a horizontal line, positioned around two-thirds … More

Music of Happiness 12-18-23

Just as a trumpet shapes and channels sound without being the origin, the body and mind serve as instruments for … More

Returning Echoes of Happiness 11-18-23

Before the digital era, movie theaters employed light projectors that illuminated screens with a brilliant white light when turned on … More

Workable Dispassion 10-26-23

Sometimes, all I truly crave is the very breath that sustains me. Yet, there are moments when that profound, cosmic … More

WATCHING THE RAIN SPLASH DROPS OF JOY 10-14-23

The rain started earlier this morning. The earthy sweet aroma of hot coffee with honey wafted upward.  I became aware … More

Mindfulness of Breath: A Vital Connection to Life 9-23-2023

Consider the stems of strawberries, apples, and peaches. When you venture to a farm or an orchard to handpick these … More

opened door of enlightenment reveals nothing 9-9-23

In the realm of Buddhist philosophy, a profound insight emerges: the perceiver and the perceived are intertwined, like wisps of … More

20 Minute Mindfulness Contemplation Challenge 8-19-23

Mind Morphing & Letting Go & Tuning In Materials: Timer, paper, pencil, quiet environment Prepare your sketching materials in a … More

Breathing In Happiness 7-28-23