Lessons on Loss

A butterfly emerges from its cocoon, losing its safe space, but is now free to be a new version of itself. Butterflies remember their past experiences as a caterpillar although they went through major transformation (McKenna, 2008). Loss is felt because of memory, because of new realizations and perspectives, and new appreciation. Loss is inextricably linked […]

The Power of Quiet Focus in a Distracted, Very Loud World, as Buddhist Monks Completed Their Walk for Peace

No surprise, as millions around the world were loving the Peace Walk by Buddhist Monks, doing a monumental trek from Texas to Washington D.C., the press and politicians continue to be focused on…. the drama and spectacle coming out of Washington D.C. and elsewhere. When the New York Times finally, a few days ago, deigned […]

Good vs Great

Some people love to speak in superlatives, while others may understate things. Good may be “ok”, “adequate”, “likable”. Great might be “best ever”, “fantastic”, “love”. Right now Great seems to leading the conversation (Make America…) so I’d like to examine these words, what they mean in general and from my worldview. It is used in […]