Meditating on the Pain of This World

Lately I have been criticizing my son — for lots of things. I want him to go to bed now, to wake up faster, to eat more for breakfast. I…

Let Him Be Who He Is Lately I have been criticizing my son for lots of things. I want him to go to bed now, to wake up faster, to eat more for breakfast. I want him to focus more on his homework. Why hasn’t he cleaned out the cat…

Recently, while riding my bike through the park near my home I experienced nature in a way that felt different from usual. Normally I observe the shape of the trees, the color of leaves scattered across my path or the outline of branches when the trees are bare. …

I woke up today with painful memories of arguing with my son. He wanted to play video games with his friends long after I told him it was time for bed. He was furious at being taken away from what he loves. And I felt mentally thrown and very discouraged…

I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with social media. I mean I get that social media connects us more closely with people in other places. But social media can also drain our time, taking us away from more important activities that take more effort. …

Monkey Mind is a great expression that refers to the thoughts that go through our minds all the time. Like a monkey that swings from one branch to the next our thoughts race along, often in no particular order. I don’t know if you practice meditation. I have been a…

Three magical words that can make a big difference When I was a little girl and got really mad at my father for denying me something I wanted — He always responded in the same way — a way that I hated. He never talked to me about why I…

Hello everyone! I’m here today to tell you about a new Medium blog and podcast called Uplifted. If you’re interested in mindful living, meditation, spirituality and personal development, you’re in the right place. Here’s the podcast trailer for starters. Each post/episode begins with a personal experience that has diminished my…