Every Day Zen
Some moments are messengers, bearers of news regarding an event that is yet to happen. Welcome or no, news signals a change is coming. This morning, I was given some news about my upcoming hip-joint replacement surgery. The issue is reducing my autoimmune medication. That is not news. The news is I do not have a... Continue Reading →
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall” is the opening line of Robert Frost’s poem, “Mending Wall.” It is a favorite poem, especially when I remember it has been over 50 years since I first discovered it. I can no longer recite it from memory but a few lines return, usually when I wish... Continue Reading →
As I began my morning yoga practice, I noticed my T-shirt was on inside out and backwards--also, an apt description for my just finished meditation session. Next, my mind flashed to yesterday’s Facebook memory link to a blog post I had written four years ago, “The Quiet Teachers.” Mark Nepo says we know these quiet... Continue Reading →
Aim For Even: The Daily Dose 