‘Even when living in the common world, if you don’t become attached to or imbued with worldly things, you can become your true self.’ Beopjeong Sunim

“If there is no peace in the minds of individuals, how can there be peace in the world? Make peace in your own mind first.” ~S. N. Goenka  I recently completed my third Vipassana meditation course. There is a moment at the beginning of the course when you surrender...

I came to Gratitude because I was tired of feeling like life was something I had to survive rather than inhabit. When my therapist first suggested I write down one gratitude a day, I struggled more than I expected. I thought gratitude had to be something big, a...

‘Delusion operates under the radar, making it difficult to detect, especially when we are lost in the routine of daily life. Its cleverness lies in its ability to maintain the illusion of permanence and stability in a world that is inherently fleeting and uncertain.’...

‘May all beings awake from the gloom of delusion.’ Everyday Buddhism

Hi fellow people pleaser! I hope you're doing well. If you’re someone who struggles to say no, feels guilty about changing plans or disappointing someone, or automatically puts other people first while sidelining your own needs, you’re probably people pleasing. I’ve...

‘One of the most pervasive aspects of delusion is avijjā — ignorance of the true nature of reality. This ignorance is not a lack of knowledge in the conventional sense, but a fundamental misunderstanding of how things truly are.’ Everyday Buddhism

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Ian Maclaren A friend recently told me a story about her mother that stayed with me. They walk together some evenings around her mom’s apartment building—part exercise, part ritual. Her mom doesn’t enjoy...