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A Finger Pointing at the Moon is not the Moon

A Lesson in How Wanting Clouds the Mind

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The Value of Remembering to Pause Between Stimulus and Response
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Walking Meditation, adapted from Thich Nhat Hanh
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Afflictive states
The Power of Remembering Choices When Stressed
Afflictive states

Mindful choices can make a challenging situation much less unpleasant.

Afflictive states
Direct experience, Stories from me, Stories from others
Glimpses of infinity
Direct experience, Stories from me, Stories from others
Direct experience, Stories from me, Stories from others
Try This!, Well-being
Forest Bathing
Try This!, Well-being
Try This!, Well-being
Afflictive states, Buddhism
The Usefulness of Mindfulness During a Stressful Time
Afflictive states, Buddhism
Afflictive states, Buddhism
The Value of Noticing Glimmers
Stories from me
Seeing clearly: A personal story
Stories from me
Stories from me
An inclusive framing of the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
Buddhism
On radiating compassion
Buddhism

Starting a meditation with this short poem by Thich Nhat Hanh make a subtle but significant difference.

Buddhism
Afflictive states
Learning to Bring Curiosity Toward Unpleasant Encounters with Other People
Afflictive states

Starting a meditation with this poem by Thich Nhat Hanh relaxes both mind and heart

Afflictive states
The Amazing Power of Curiosity

It enables us to see the perceptions and stories that keep us from seeing clearly. The result is more joy and peace.

Why Meditate?

Meditation helps us to remember and notice the beauty and joy available in every moment.

The Importance of Looking Deeply at the Consequences of Our Actions
Insight meditation and transformation
Helpful Ideas for Those Who Struggle with Concentration
An Inspiring Story of Indigenous Wisdom and Mindfulness
Recognizing “Othering”: A Necessary First Step Toward Inner Peace
Learning to Embrace Rather Than Resisting the Uncertainties of Life
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Bringing Mindfulness to Pleasant and Unpleasant Experiences
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Try This!, Afflictive states, Buddhism, Metaphor
Meditation Need Not Be Boring or Hard
Loving-kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity

A family of qualities worth developing!

Afflictive states, Stories from me
The Magic of Compassionate Presence
Afflictive states, Stories from me
Afflictive states, Stories from me
Reflections on How Mindfulness Has Supported Us During Covid
Stories from me, Try This!
Pay attention. Pay attention.
Stories from me, Try This!
Stories from me, Try This!
A Lucid Dream and Frenzy Falling Away
Striving and Trying Really Hard During Meditation
Learning to Live with Less Energy
What's in the Way Is the Way