The Second Arrow: how we multiple our suffering

How often do you experience something painful – either emotional or physical – and you fairly quickly find yourself getting dramatic about it? Or maybe you don’t get worked up,…

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Where I End and You Begin

  “Yes” – it’s one simple word, but it’s a word that holds amazing power in our life.   Yes to doing the extra work…even if it leads you closer…

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This is Spiritual Design

    Long ago, the Buddha was speaking in a small town, sharing what he’d learned about freedom from suffering, when a woman suddenly rushed up to him holding the…

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The Lies We Tell

  You’re on the verge of breaking every day and it’s not healthy. Even worse, you’re defending it. You’re defending your own mental health and stability – do you think…

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Why you shouldn’t “change” your thoughts

  Doing new things can be scary.   Whether you’re beginning a new relationship, launching a new project or trying a new fitness class, entering the unknown often triggers an…

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