We’ve all heard the phrase “be careful what you wish for.” My mother used to say it to me when I was angry and throwing wishes as daggers like “I wish I lived in the land of do as you please.” I was recently reminded of how true this warning really is. The Land of [...]
I have noticed that lately, I am feeling very judgmental towards everything. I can’t seem to experience any interaction without feeling a sense of good or bad. All this sifting through my experience is making me feel tired and discouraged. I forget sometimes that we are all just human. My Friend the Zen Master (sort [...]
There are times when I cannot stand my own emotions. I get angry with myself for having them, and then that anger turns outward, and I can say or do things I don’t feel good about. Thankfully, my daily mindful practice helps me with this. A Day of Anger I had a rough day recently, [...]
My best friend’s mother is going through a tough time right now. She attends a weekly exercise class, and the instructor has been very unkind to her. She is convinced the woman does not like her. The instructor frequently insults my friend’s mother, embarrasses her in front of the group, and rebukes any kindness she [...]
