mental-health
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The Tribe Wound
Living in a small town often comes with the familiar refrain, “That’s just small towns.” While it may seem like a casual, offhand remark, it reveals a deeper truth about the often unkind nature of relationships in close-knit communities, families and friend groups. It highlights a shared struggle—our society’s difficulty in navigating interpersonal relationships and, Continue reading
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uncomfortable is the new black
It hurts. It just does. Living is suffering, says the Buddhist, but I’d like to modify that a bit and say, living is uncomfortable. “Suffering” is a heavy term and not quite what I believe the Buddha intended. Life is uncomfortable; that seems to fit my understanding of it. My guess is that the soul Continue reading
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The Essence of Practice:
At its core, a practice transcends routine; it embodies a commitment to self-discovery and personal transformation. Whether engaging in the written word, physical exercises, mental or spiritual pursuits, each practice is a training ground and can be a sacred ritual, unveiling layers of our inner selves to our conscious self. The essence of any practice Continue reading
My Joy Body 