The Zen of Conflict
The Angst — the essential disappointment, comes from the pain of realizing that it is impossible have the same perspective as another. You really, really have to get this one. It’s not that you haven’t found, or are not in relationship with, the right person. It’s that we, by definition see everything differently.
Cheerful Melancholy
Society tells us that we should be happy. So, we struggle. This article discusses other approaches, that have much to do with dealing with the present moment.
Circling the Drain
It’s important to be realistic (as opposed to optimistic or pessimistic) when confronting the radical change that is on the horizon for our world. This article begins a discussion of what might be on the horizon.
Big Mind
Watching the mind work is how we prepare to live in the moment. Here are some examples of simply watching.
Mind Mirror
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The Meaning of Mind
“Do You See What I See?”
I don’t know why it’s taken me this long, but I’m [...]
Personal Self Responsibility
Essential Zen Lessons - part 3
I’m thinking that, for the summer at least, I’ll write some lists that fit the survey results from a month or so ago. There were two 98% winners - “Zen Living,” and “Zen Hints and Tips.” The other highly-vored-for [...]
Zen Based, Present Living
