“Every moment, every challenge, every inner reaction is here to show you exactly what you need to let go of in order to be free.” ~Michael A. Singer The other day, while standing in the kitchen, I grabbed my phone to send a text, but it didn’t recognize my face....

‘A static condition is not the right zazen.’ Rindo Fujimoto Roshi

Healing doesn’t mean rewriting what happened. It’s about finally embracing it. "Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh."  - Henry...

‘The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience and understanding.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘When we cling to a fixed idea of self, we set ourselves in opposition to the natural flow of life. But when we embrace impermanence, we align ourselves with reality, and in doing so, we find peace.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Being a Buddhist is not something special just be yourself, totally yourself.’ Zen Graffiti

Trigger Warning: This story mentions depression and emotional struggles. Please read with care. Treyana started her mindfulness practice back in 2022 during some very hard moments in her life. She was dealing with depression, personal struggles at home, and finding it...

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~Rumi The first winter, I learned to lie cheerfully. “How are you settling in?” someone would ask, and I would smile and say, “Really well, thank you.” That was the most fluent English I spoke all day. I had left a...

‘One of the most liberating aspects of Buddhist practice is the acceptance of impermanence. Understanding that all things are in a state of constant change allows us to let go of our rigid attachment to form and identity.’ Everyday Buddhism