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What The Hell Is Time?
An Approach To Living More Wholeheartedly With Impermanence “The fundamental problem is that this attitude towards time sets up a rigged game in which it’s impossible ever to feel as though you’re doing well enough. Instead of simply living our lives as they unfold in...
Catching Sparks
“Anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you.” -David Whyte Insights Into Practices — Catching Sparks A Favorite Quote, Thich Nhat Hanh on Right View What I’m Reading Podcast I love the opening scene to the recent film, A Complete Unknown, a...
Poetry, Leadership, & the Power of Invitation
My Podcast Conversation With David Whyte “"One line of poetry can transform a life." - David Whyte We’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 of Mindful Leadership with Marc Lesser (formerly Zen Bones) with none other than poet, philosopher, and author David Whyte. In this...
Are You Living with A Closed Fist Or An Open Hand?
Insights Into Practices: Closed Fist or Open Hand? A Favorite Quote What I’m Cooking - Asparagus Soup Half-Day Retreat, July 13th “Stopping, calming, and resting are preconditions for healing…The world needs healing. Individuals, communities and nations need healing.”...
Less Catastrophizing: More Not Knowing
Staying With Uncertainty During Challenging Times Insights Into Practices: Staying With Uncertainty A Poem, by William Stafford What I’m Watching “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will get you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein I almost quit watching the game....
The Overview Effect
“We are living a lie. We have our priorities completely upside down...” - Astronaut Ron Garan Insights Into Practices: The Overview Effect A Poem, by Rilke A Quote, How To Skillfully Work with Anger Half Day Meditation Retreat (Sunday, March 30th) “Zen Is Meant To...