“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung Where did I want to go out to eat? The question was straightforward, and the answer should have been easy. But as my mind flipped through the options, my thoughts weren’t focused on what I...
Spirituality
Morning meditation — The wise who point out our faults.
‘The wise who point out our faults, are worth cultivating as they guide us to a hidden treasure.’ The Dhammapada
Lion’s Roar Is Hiring a Copy & Story Editor
Lion’s Roar is seeking a thoughtful, skilled Copy & Story Editor, with a focus on advancing and integrating Asian American voices, to strengthen the clarity, impact, and cultural depth of our editorial work across platforms. We are a mission-driven Buddhist media...
Wisdom for Caregivers
Last September my husband underwent foot surgery. Unfortunately, his foot did not heal properly, and he needed two additional surgical procedures, followed by a stay at a rehabilitation center. He finally returned home on January 11, and since then I have been his...
Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Judy was three the first time I missed it. She had spent a solid ten minutes stacking every couch cushion on our living room floor in Vancouver, building what she clearly considered an...
Morning Meditation — If you see into this fact.
'In one instant, as it is, is an infinite number of kalpas. An infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant. If you see into this fact, The True Self which is seeing has been seen into.' Zen master Mumon
Being Courageous About Change: Mindful Guidance on the Proactive Pivot
Caroline Welch, CEO and cofounder of The Mindsight Institute, discusses "proactive pivoting"—and what it means to practice being courageous about change. The post Being Courageous About Change: Mindful Guidance on the Proactive Pivot appeared first on Mindful.
What My Body Taught Me: 13 Surgeries, One Coma, Countless Powerful Lessons
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ~Khalil Gibran I was born with spina bifida. When I was ten years old, doctors told me I might not walk again after a surgery that would change my life. I don’t...
Morning meditation — Metta, or loving-kindness, is much deeper than just having nice ideas.
‘The Buddhist practice of Metta, or loving-kindness, is much deeper than just having nice ideas and good thoughts.’ Everyday Buddhist
Sonia’s Gratitude Story: Allow Yourself to Be Human
Sonia’s understanding of gratitude began years ago. As a high school student, she watched her older sister study law and manage the intense pressure that came with earning her degree. Her sister handled the overwhelm by writing down three things she was thankful for...
