I enjoy watching shows on minimalism and tiny houses. Not because I think the world would be a better place if we all went to that extreme. But the perspective it gives as a counterbalance to excessive consumerism is really valuable. It took me most of my life …
Read MoreThe Way to Self Acceptance
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 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 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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