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…

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…

The Moment Motivation Actually Starts

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

Lost in the Woods, Found in the Wall

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

Uncovering the Sacred Ground Beneath My Feet

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

When the Tree Falls

When the Tree Falls Problems, Thought, and the Clear Air of Awareness If a tree falls in the woods and…

Many Sweaters, One Wearer

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

The Key Is What Is Pressing Now

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

Breath as Liquid Wrench

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

When the Song Is Over

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