It’s been a rough morning. I’m stressing out about Tibetan (again). I’m being too hard on myself. I’m comparing myself to other students who seem to be “getting it”. Why not me? I think. What’s wrong with me? And so, … Continue reading
If you love somebody, set them free. I don’t know if Sting had a situation like mine in mind when he wrote that, but it’s been ringing in my head all morning. When I came out five years ago, relationship … Continue reading
I am leaving. I am leaving my job. I am leaving my friends. I am leaving my old life behind. And so, I am sad. I don’t want to let go, not all the way. I still want to cling … Continue reading
Cultivating a sense of universal love and compassion is the main objective of all the world’s major religions. It’s not just a Buddhist thing. It’s right there are the core of Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and all the rest. The … Continue reading
Someone pushed my buttons last night. Big time. I went on the equivalent of a murderous rampage in my mind afterwards. I could actually see the person in front of me, clear as day, as I mowed ‘em down with … Continue reading
Spending time with my niece. So wonderful. She’s nine months old, soaking up the world, standing and crawling, making sounds of I am me, I am here! Last night her mom said that sometimes its hard to put Ella to sleep, that … Continue reading
