‘Why do you have doubts? Who is it that doubts? Only through self-examination can you understand.’ Ajahn Chah

“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~Eckhart Tolle For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the kind of person who plans everything. My calendar was color-coded, my to-do lists perfectly alphabetized, and I could...

People my age often talk about “healing” in my community, which usually refers to a quick getaway or a brief escape from monotonous routines, such as travel, nature, or cafés. However, that was not the kind of healing I experienced. My healing came through illness,...

‘Whatever is in the future is not here yet, so do not direct your hopes and longings towards it; for, when minding about the future ceases of itself, it can be said that there is no future.’ Hui Hai

“The way you look at things is the most powerful force shaping your life.” ~John O’Donohue As often happens at this time of year, I recently found myself lamenting how quickly time had passed. In this agitated headspace, the myriad of goals I did not accomplish and...