Gratitude: The Litmus Test for Self-RealizationAs the mind realizes itself it stops identifying with its own thoughts. This leaves a lot of open space. A mature mind can entertain any…Oct 22, 20151Oct 22, 20151
Mother and Son: She Doesn’t ListenChris and his mother had issues with listening, which apparently caused Chris great pain. As an adult, the situation seemed only to grow…Sep 25, 2015Sep 25, 2015
Embracing the DarknessThe Tao doesn’t take sides; it gives birth to both good and evil. — Tao Te ChingSep 16, 20151Sep 16, 20151
The World Beyond ThoughtWhen you’re shut down and frightened, the world seems hostile; when you love what is, everything in the world becomes the beloved. Inside…Sep 3, 2015Sep 3, 2015
When You Compare, You LoseWhen we believe our thoughts, we divide reality into opposites. We think that only certain things are beautiful. But to a clear mind…Sep 3, 2015Sep 3, 2015
How I Learned To Stop SufferingWhen I was in my early forties, I slept with a loaded gun under my bed. I’d become severely depressed in my thirties, and for almost a…Aug 13, 20152Aug 13, 20152
Applying The Work to FamilyDuring a recent event I spoke with Emily. She is a mother that just recently reunited with her husband after six and a half years of…Jul 29, 20151Jul 29, 20151