This week’s blog is an excerpt from chapter six of my book. During week six of my introduction to mindfulness, I pondered how I communicate. More accurately, I pondered how I fail to communicate. Rethinking how we talk to others, how we listen or don’t to …
Read MoreThe Way to Self Acceptance Part Deux
If you missed The Way to Self Acceptance Part One, you can read it here. When a stressful situation arises in my life, I don’t immediately remember to take refuge in the buddha, the dharma the sangha, or Jesus. My …
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When I first discovered Thich Naht Hanh (insert heart), I decided to do an exercise of constant mindfulness. This was based upon his account of what happened when he joined the monastery. He says there was a “poem” for everything you do, including going …
Read MoreUnity in Diversity: Recognizing the One in the Many
If you’re new to The Mystical One, welcome! The mission of this blog is to inspire and connect with others on the spiritual journey. And if it makes someone laugh from time to time, even better! For more information start here. A common struggle …
Read MoreOvercoming Self Pity: Focus Your Energy Forward
A friend told me that she’d complained to her dad about how sad she felt after a breakup. And he said, without emotion, “You just get over it and move on.” We cracked up, because this epitomizes the way we …
Read MoreLovingkindness – The Way to Peace and Connection
Lovingkindness meditation. During this meditation you conjure an image of various people and wish them and yourself peace and all good things.
Read MoreMany Paths to One Destination
Welcome! If you’re new to The Mystical One, start here and then here!When I was six years old, I met my stepmother who introduced me to Catholicism. I was mesmerized by the chanting and bell ringing and thrilled to meet people who believed in …
Read MoreTips to Begin a Spiritual Practice
Welcome! If you’re new to The Mystical One, start here and then here! At the end of my 8-week journey (which is the subject of my ebook memoir) I knew I wanted to maintain a daily spiritual …
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