“Sometimes it’s like this.” — Ajahn Sumedho My eldest son returned home for the holidays and I found myself awed by how his years of surfing continue to shape not just his... Read more ➜

“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” – Gwendolyn Brooks As those of us in the Northern Hemisphere enter December,... Read more ➜

It’s easy to feel disheartened. We’re living in undeniably complex and polarizing times, where it feels like the world’s weight is bearing down on our shoulders. Yet amidst the current... Read more ➜

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher The other day, I found myself reflecting on... Read more ➜

I realized recently that my entire adult life has felt like a constant juggling act. Family commitments, work deadlines, personal goals and numerous other responsibilities vie for my attention, often... Read more ➜