Always Look for the Helpers: Staying Steady and Hopeful Amidst Upheaval
The children’s Bodhisattva, Mr. Rogers, describes how his mother taught him to see the disasters of the world in a new way. Instead of focusing...
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Post-Election Decompression: Navigating Politics, Suffering, and Change with a Loving Heart Amidst It All
We are at a major time of change on this earth, what JoAnna Macy calls ‘The Great Turning.’ This opportunity asks if we as a...
[Video] Heart Wisdom – Ep. 265 – Navigating Politics, Impermanence, Suffering, and the Great Turning of the World
Reflecting on the election, Jack explores how we can most mindfully and lovingly dance with impermanence, suffering, and ‘the great turning’ of the world.
Powerful Inner Forces: Moving Past Blame and the ‘Enemy Du Jour’
The first step in working with difficult energies is to see them clearly, using the power of mindfulness, of loving awareness.
When Prayer Becomes Impossible and the Heart has Turned to Stone: Antidotes for the Five Hinderances
The Buddhist tradition tells us that when their energies are strong, there are specific antidotes for these hindrances.
You Must Be Present to Win
In spirituality, no matter what gate we enter or what form we practice, sooner or later obstacles arise.
Obstacles Are Part of the Path
When we examine our own minds we will inevitably encounter the root forces of greed, fear, prejudice, hatred, and desire, which create so much sorrow...
Enacting Mindfully
The fifth skillful means for working with difficulties is called Enacting It Mindfully. Let’s face it, we act out most of our desires anyway. In...
Your Difficulties Are Your Path
Grief and loss and suffering, even depression and spiritual crisis, the dark nights of the soul only worsen when we try to ignore or deny...
You Will Survive
One of the world’s greatest examples of how to survive difficult times is Nelson Mandela, the first president of modern South Africa. After twenty-seven years...
Awakening the Buddha of Wisdom in Difficulties
“Who is your enemy? Mind is your enemy. Who is your friend? Mind is your friend.” ~Buddha I have on my refrigerator a picture of...
Turning Difficulties into Healing
In the Arthurian legends, the young knight Parsifal joins the Knights of the Round Table to seek the Holy Grail. His mentor, Gournamond, tells him that to...
