The author describes the experience of using Mindful Gap, the first step of the Emotional Rescue Method to work with the busy mind of stress and anxiety.
The parent of four grown children shares treasured advice from his Buddhist teachers about raising kids with an attitude of “beginner’s mind.”
The author contemplates the meaning of devotion in the context of volunteer work and examines obstacles such as procrastination.
An early school experience prepares the way for the author’s later understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of the two truths, relative and ultimate. Included is a contemplation exercise to try.
The author shares how the advice of five Buddhist teachers inspires him to view even the most ordinary parts of daily life as spiritual practice.
The author contemplates the challenge of truly relaxing amidst a busy life, and shares some favorite ways to respond creatively to physical and mental stress.
