Encourage Yourself to See the Divine Mother

Images of the divine matter, for they shape whether we view the world as a nourishing, welcoming place or a competitive, harsh reality. Envisioning God as mother opens our minds to the possibility of an all-encompassing, caring presence, which in turn, opens our minds and hearts to the possibility of caring for human and nonhuman ... Read more

Lean into the Moment

The most luxurious setting will not be satisfying or enjoyable if your mind is in a funk. In the same way, the most rundown lodgings will be perfectly bearable with the right frame of mind. We try so hard to rearrange the scenery, but the strategy doesn't work if the inner disposition rebels. Even when ... Read more

Move Beyond “If Only”

Have you ever said to yourself, "If only I have more time", or "If I only had more money....", or "If I only lived in a more interesting City....". These negative forms of self-talk really amount to justification for failing to live a fully engaged life, for failing to work with the materials at hand. ... Read more