True Nature is indestructible. No part of its disappears…though it may appear in a completely new way. Sitting here this morning, in Hawaii, seemingly on the edge of the world overlooking the endless ocean, it became clear that there is … Continue reading →

At times service just happens in the way of things. Doesn’t it? Someone stumbles on a curb and we reach out to support them. A friend calls with a family problem and you listen. Maybe we formalize our service by … Continue reading →

We can harness the awareness of death to appreciate the fact that we are alive, to encourage self-exploration, to clarify our values, to find meaning, and to generate positive action. It is the impermanence of life that gives us perspective. … Continue reading →

The habit of escape does not serve. Pain + Resistance = Suffering. It’s counter intuitive but healing is always found by turning toward the suffering. Intentionally becoming more permeable, present, and mindfully curious engages our resources, resilience, reduces the sting … Continue reading →

The growing stability of mindfulness predisposes us to move beyond superficiality, to penetrate experience and investigate it in order to have a deeper understanding. Gradually, we begin to have insights into why our thoughts, feelings, and emotions arose in the … Continue reading →

Been thinking about lessons dying folks taught me. Here are a few. Be curious…..it encourages the mind to open instead of ignore…..it’s the doorway to joy. Embrace paradox….hang out with contradictions. Often when we embrace paradox a third option we … Continue reading →

Cultural anthropologist, author, educator, mischief maker and core faculty at Metta Institute ….Angeles often spoke of the four rivers in each of our experiences: Inspiration, Surprise, Challenge and Love. Good questions to ask at the close of each day “River … Continue reading →