I’m not “Spiritual.” I just practice being a Good Person.

Most of us are in fighting mode.

I couldn’t stop smiling as I danced uninhibitedly around my room, twirling and leaping, reveling in the joy of the movement. I played the…

Sadness, confusion, loss…these are not unexpected tragedies. The truth is they’re an inextricable part of this precious life…

Most of us freak out upon hearing the word “alone.”

“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy.” ~ Dalai Lama

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed.

There are certain patterns I’ve watched in myself for years — reactions, beliefs, thoughts, and the feelings that arise in certain kinds of…

Don’t listen to the common wisdom.

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis presents:

So much about growing up revolves around letting go.

A few days ago, someone’s actions triggered me.

I often turn to food when I’m stressed out or feeling sad.

I love to write…when I feel like writing.

Recently, I have been feeling restless.

A few years ago, I was spiritually burnt out.

A couple of years ago, I went through a period where a few bigger things in life went wrong at once.

Sometimes no matter what we do, we may feel that inner peace is not possible.

Learning to observe our mind opens us.

The Buddhist tradition encourages us to mark each birth-day with a reminder of its meanings — along with a reminder to celebrate..!

We all experience challenging moments at times.

One of the best parts of growth

Long before I started working at Elephant Journal, my mom recommended a book to me by Buddhist teacher and author Pema Chödrön.

It’s so easy for our minds to get lost in thought — to wander to what we want, to the things we’d like to have or achieve.

I notice parts of my mind at times wrestling with things, trying to make sense of something, understand something, come to a definite…