For the longest time, I thought it was my circus, my monkeys. I simply assumed things about myself without stopping to rationalize or think. Emotional baggage was an alien concept. Maybe it was the circumstances, or maybe it was how convincing people were. After all, when we grow up with people…
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One day, two fishermen, one experienced and the other, a novice, decided to fish in a nearby pond. They had packed utensils, cooking accessories, and ingredients. When they arrived at the pond, they chose to sit at a reasonable distance away from each other so as not to “steal” each other’s…
The inspiring story of the Chinese bamboo tree is a wonderful lesson in perseverence, patience and persistence. Although I read this story long ago, it is a good one to re-read. And I find that every time I read it, there’s a different takeaway. It is important to note that we…
Mental obesity is a serious matter and if you or someone you know suffers from it, it is crucial to deal with it as quickly as you can! I’ve always considered myself thirsty for knowledge . . . information. Whether or not I did anything with it, I have the compulsion…
Having a shortcoming pointed out is never comfortable in the best of times but being accused of being too nice for your own good always stings a little more. I should know. I believe every one of us is a bit of a people pleaser in varying degrees. And when someone…
This week, I want to share a lovely little story about a mom’s awakening. I wanted to write about a wonderful meditation practice this week for Wednesday Wisdom and I had almost finished writing it up. Just then, one of my classmates posted this story in our group. I read it…
Who ordered this truckload of dung – Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm is a lovely book with 108 Buddhist teaching stories brimming with humor, humanity and good will. The first book I read by Ajahn Brahm is Don’t worry, be grumpy and I found myself laughing right…