The key—the how of Buddhist practice—lies in learning to simply rest in a bare awareness of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as they occur. In the Buddhist tradition, this gentle awareness is known as mindfulness, which, in turn, is simply resting in the mind’s natural clarity. Just as in the example of the dog, if I were to become aware of my h

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Spending time alone made me realise that I spent so much energy putting people through tests, instead of working on my resilience. The answer is more about you knowing that you will be fine, no matter what happens, and that you have the strength to get through anything. Trying to control any outcome – especially when it comes to another person – dr

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