Buddhist Quotes for December
My heart is heavy with sadness today about what we humans do to each other. Here is some ancient wisdom from Buddha that I hope will inspire all of us to be kinder. TWIN VERSES Our life is shaped by [...]
Time for Solitude
Find the Time Desire is the only requirement necessary to find the time. But find the time we must. Otherwise, all intention of finding a quiet corner will remain in our heads as just another good idea. Probably one-quarter of [...]
Mindful Eating Practice
This is another truly delightful mindfulness practice. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, meals are ritualized and taken in silence. Chants that invite mindfulness and gratitude are recited, and no one begins eating until everyone is served. Only as much as [...]
Writing Quotes for November
Deep in the process of writing my next book, all those who have come before me, all my writing teachers, inspire me daily to keep putting words on the page. Here are a few gems that I hope will inspire [...]
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
This chocolate cake has become my go to dessert when I want something quick and delicious that almost everyone can eat. And I always have the ingredients on hand. It's basically flour, chocolate, olive oil and maple syrup. I make [...]