Day 362 – A Shovel and Some Flowers
Zencast 359 – Wise Speech My niece named her Chloe and I watched her die. I’d like to think it was the Tonglen Practice the finally allowed her to move on, but it was still painful, full of suffering and blood. Her cries seemed to get louder when I left the room to check the … Read more
Day 360 – Restraint
Zencast 357 – Walking Meditation I’m definitely holding back right now. I won’t let myself get too happy. I try not to let myself get too sad. I’m figuring out how to maneuver through this new space in which I have no job and nothing yet on the horizon. I’m counting my pennies, wondering how … Read more
Day 354 – Dear Heart
Zencast 351 – Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation – Week 2 Dear Heart, I am here for you. I know you are suffering, but please remember I am still here. Even though you had a great day at work, made new friends and generally spread happiness and joy as much as you could, I know that … Read more
Day 346 – Before I Die
Zencast 343 – Simple Compassion I walked past a building on MLK today that used to be an abandoned club as far as I can remember. Now it’s all boarded up and covered in a blackboard. I was walking to Wasabi’s to meet a friend for lunch who I haven’t seen in years. On my … Read more
