Written by René Fay

“In a world of intense debates and polarized views, it’s tempting to close off, armor up, and defend our positions. But practicing compassionate curiosity allows us to stay op...

 Written by Noel Coakley

“Sometimes the way we talk to ourselves isn’t so kind. Maybe we even speak to ourselves and relate to our experiences in a way that we never would with others. When we beg...

Written by Jen Liu

“It can be surprisingly difficult to include ourselves in our compassion practice, but it is for this reason that teachers like the inner critic are so valuable. Each time we ma...

 Written by Jen Liu

“In mindfulness practice both on and off the cushion, we train and strengthen the muscle that allows us to choose, moment by moment, to match our action with our intention. … S...

Written by Jen Liu

“The tradition of marking the New Year, as it's observed in different ways and times in various cultures across the globe, seems almost to exist to remind us of such timeless wi...

Written by Jen Liu

“Letting go is like an enlightened counterpart to pushing away. Central to its essence is an intentional and non-reactive touch, along with the value of holding and accepting so...

Written by Jen Liu

“As we begin to develop greater awareness of our projections, desires, aversions, and gaps in understanding, we simultaneously develop a sense of truly plugging into our lives. ...

Written by Jen Liu

“Although it's natural to aspire to make progress on the path, it's important to keep in mind that meditation isn't designed for us to become experts at it as much as it is ther...

Written by Jen Liu

“Meditation shows us, through countless tiny repeated failures to stay present, how critical acceptance is to developing wakefulness and intentionality. The valuable attitudinal...