Yesterday, surrounded by sunshine and vibrant autumn trees, I found myself missing my dad while also feeling happy and at peace. Sunday used to be our day together, and his absence was present alongside the beauty. Neither feeling canceled the other. There was room for both.
Read MoreHave you ever been so focused on saying something impressive that you lost touch with what you wanted to share? Today on Zen Commuter, I explore “On Wanting to Sound Good” by Satya Robyn, from the Spring 2024 issue of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Through an encounter with her dog and an honest teaching from Shinran, Robyn recognizes how easily the desire to offer wisdom can become tangled up in wanting to be admired.
Read MoreA missed day becomes a week, and before you know it, your meditation cushion feels like an old friend you’ve lost touch with. But returning to your practice doesn’t require making up for lost time or judging yourself for stepping away. It begins with a willingness to sit again, even for just a few minutes. In today’s episode, we explore how to restart your meditation practice with kindness, curiosity, and realistic expectations. Whatever brought you away, this moment offers a place to begin again.
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