On Vulnerability

Today I will stay open to everything that comes my way

Grief Therapy

Grief is as natural and impermanent as laughing, and once tapped into, can bring us to a place where we can be honest with ourselves and can finally let go

We Are Supposed to Be Here

Sometimes we forget that we are part of the Earth, and the Earth is part of us

Impermanence

 Everything will pass, I remind myself, and the sooner I accept that, the easier it will be 

Healing Emotional Wounds

It's not as though the past never happened; learning to be at peace involves making a choice to acknowledge the past and then let it go

Simplicity

We don't need to complicate our days but can enjoy the moment

Without Grasping

Look without touching and love without grasping

When We Are Ourselves

Once again, remember that we are at our best when we allow ourselves to be relaxed and present

Compassion

 Let us remember that it all starts with ourselves; we are not separate or removed from having the same compassion for ourselves that we are expected to give others

We Are A Process

Let us remember that we are all in this together, and are not divided as we fear

A Still Point Within

In the midst of changes, we all need a quiet place within ourselves to rest

Hope

I love this phrase from Jack Kornfield's mindfulness meditation book, "Lamp in the Darkness", it seems to fit my life lately but gives me hope, and just maybe it can help you today

Judgments

I am always relieved when I find myself laughing at my own judgments

When We Are Ourselves

Mindfulness meditation instructor Jack Kornfield's wisdom strikes true again

Choosing A Different Path

We can determine our own days through our attitudes

Learn To See

A gentle reminder from Buddhist monk and teacher Jack Kornfield to stay in the present

Humility

This is one to study, as often we ignore others while living our lives

Beneath the Surface

When we slow down and learn how to relax we see the small stuff

A New Perspective

Jack Kornfield allows us to see a new perspective

Fear is Unfounded

This concept from my mindfulness meditation study cards is a good one for me today as I remember how scared I was when I first travelled alone to visit my daughter in faraway Madison, Wisconsin

Preventing Indifference

The esteemed Dalai Lama reminds us that even a stranger can be valuable if we look beyond our own conditioning

Compassion from the Dalai Lama

This morning the honorable Dalai Lama posted this concept (and a lot more!) on his web page and this phrase struck me, so I made a 'card' for my blogger friends to enjoy

Avoiding Feeling Separate

Today let's see ourselves as part of the fabric of life and not separate

Balance

Staying balanced is the key to contentment, as Jack Kornfield explains

Healing Emotional Wounds

Sometimes our life stories hold us back from being truly free emotionally, but if we can gain perspective we can see who we really are in this moment. Thank you, mindfulness meditation author Jack Kornfield, for your timeless insights

Avoiding the Perfection Trap

I was always hardest on myself to be perfect in whatever I did, but I am learning that it is far less stressful to just do your best and then let it go

Humility from The Dalai Lama's Perspective

A little gem of wisdom borrowed from "The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace"

Learning to Become Vulnerable

A good thought for my day from a master

Recognizing Doubt

Recognizing when doubt appears in our minds can help us to realize that it is not always real

Balance

Balance is the key to remaining even today, as Jack Kornfield aptly describes

Forgiveness

We must learn to look within ourselves to  let go and move on with our lives

Unblocking Our Heart

Jack Kornfield's Buddhist wisdom cuts right to the chase and reminds me that the key is to look within and open our heart to whatever is there

On Laziness

A cloudy sky from one of my pictures is the perfect backdrop to one of Jack Kornfield's wonderful Buddhist inspired concepts

Achieving Joy

Today I shall seek out sunshine and shun the shadows, as Jack Kornfield's wise words inspire me

Staying Present

I like the idea of staying open today, especially with Winter trying to cancel Spring here lately

Hatred versus Love

This concept is one of my favorites, for it shows that negative emotions cannot heal but love can

On Being Present

 Author and Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron enlightens us with the concept that our unhappiness is caused by our own perceptions

On the Judging Mind

This concept is very challenging to do, but with time and effort it gets easier

Forgiveness

This concept is especially helpful for those of us who have not had the best past experiences

Compassion for Ourselves

Today I am struggling with health issues, but I will be my own 'parent' and friend

Becoming Present

Staying in the present means we can enjoy the moments and let the drama go

Ordinary Love

How wonderful to know that we don't have to pretend or feign comfort in our lives so long as we are loving

The Healing Power of Emptiness

Breathe in and then out, and let the energy of life flow through you. The stress will fall away, as Mindfulness Meditation master Jack Kornfield explains

On Achieving Balance

My biggest challenge lately has been remaining solid emotionally  while events pass by

Compassion for Others

To explain this mindfulness meditation instructor Jack Kornfield's concept is another of his phrases: "When we are just ourselves, without pretense or artifice, we are at rest in the universe."

On Anger

wise words from Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield

Bringing Forgiveness to Life

Just a thought for the day, as sunlight touches snow

Without Grasping

Ah, to remember Summer! Today I will allow the events in my life to occur without clinging or resisting

Emotions Cycles

It helps to remind ourselves that emotions have their cycles, as Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield gently explains

On Obtaining Peace

Today's art contribution is this virtual card with a mindful phrase from Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield