‘The deathless is a way of life.’ Zen Graffiti

Wise intention is one of the steps of the Buddha’s eightfold path, and it might be the most important one. Wise intention is what keeps our lives heading in the right direction. If I want to drive north, I need to keep checking that the sun is setting on my left to be...

One of my favorite subjects of contemplation is this question: “Since death is certain, but the time of death is uncertain, what is the most important thing?” You know you will die, but you really don’t know how long you have to wake up from the cocoon of your...

Our true home is not in the past. Our true home is not in the future. Our true home is in the here and the now. Life is available only in the here and the now, and it is our true home. Mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize the conditions of happiness that...

‘Furthermore, all ways of earning a living and all arts and crafts are the form and functioning of this bright universal wisdom. There is no distinction whatsoever.’ Kusan Sunim

I don't know where I would be if it weren't for the people in my life who showed me what gratitude was. I now know what gratitude is because I've seen other people live it out. It is important to have an attitude of gratitude. For instance, when my dad was sick, I...

(TW: LGBTQ+. If you’re a homophobic [noun] who’s going to judge me for being myself, don’t read further. Or go ahead. See that I am still a person despite who I love.) When I was four years old, I asked my mother why two girls couldn’t get married. I don’t remember...

We praise and thank our gracious Father for this time to share our family’s testimony. The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." On the 6th of July 2023, it was my grandmother's...

Gratitude is the best attitude. As I reflect on my journey, I've come to realize that gratitude is not just a feeling but a choice. It's easy to overlook the small blessings in life, but it's in these quiet moments that we find true joy. By embracing a gratitude...

Trigger warning: My story involves abuse, an eating disorder, weapons, and suicide attempts My story has a beginning that as much as I want to erase it, at the same time I am grateful for it because it shaped me into the person I am today - strong and confident. But...