The other day on retreat Krishna Das pointed out that if we really want to see things accurately--and not just our projections--we must polish the mirror of our heart. Only then, he says, can we act and RE-act differently, and not through the filters of our fear, anger, greed and ... read more
Why you should practice kindness every day
I hope that this reminder inspires us all to practice kindness today and every day. If you know someone who could use a little extra kindness, especially as the holidays approach, please consider these affordable gifts. ... read more
What tone-deaf people are really telling you
Last week I attended a lecture that was all about civility, peace, love and kindness. I walked out of this warm and fuzzy session en masse and straight into something that challenged the messages of civility I'd heard in a big way. A small group was gathered around another. Voices were raised. ... read more
How to use the breath of kindness
We clean out our closets periodically, right? (At least theoretically...some of us are less diligent about that than others. Like me.) But what does kindness have to do with closets? Our lives are sort of like closets. Things build up over time, get hidden away and remain there, stagnant, past ... read more
How and why to raise your vibration
You've probably read that we should be "raising our vibration" and you may be wondering what that means. That was MY question the first time I saw the term. What IS my vibration, why should I raise it and how? Here's what all that means: Everything is made of energy and vibrates at its own ... read more