Few things drain our energy like repeated exposure to toxic behavior—constant criticism, emotional manipulation, or uncontrolled anger. Psychology often describes three common reactions: we fight back, we shut down, or we avoid and withdraw. All three are understandable. All three cost us something. The Dharma points to a fourth way. The Gift You Don’t HaveContinue reading “How to Deal With Toxic People by Setting Boundaries With Loving-Kindness”
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Living the Bardo: Continuity and Presence
Photo © Photographer Recently, I was asked to hold space at a great gathering. The theme: transitions. Bardos. The rawness of impermanence. Hundreds of people came.Rows of bodies, breathing.Eyes open, eyes closed.Hands resting, hands folded. The room hummed quietly, with the weight of expectation, of curiosity, of searching. Do you like what you are reading? SignContinue reading “Living the Bardo: Continuity and Presence”
5 Ways to Lead From Inner Wisdom—Even in Flip-Flops
Your Leadership Doesn’t Take Time Off Summer offers a rare invitation: to slow down, to let go of structure, to reconnect with something deeper than deadlines. Yet even in rest, life continues to unfold—sometimes gently, sometimes unexpectedly. A decision must be made. A message arrives. A loved one struggles. Or perhaps the shift is internal:Continue reading “5 Ways to Lead From Inner Wisdom—Even in Flip-Flops”
How to Lead Beyond Your Title: The Key to Authentic Leadership
A true leader is not appointed by an organization’s management team. Leadership is not defined by titles, positions, or authority—it is defined by presence, influence, and alignment with shared values. People naturally follow those who inspire them, guide them, and reflect the qualities they admire. Whether they hold an official title or not, a realContinue reading “How to Lead Beyond Your Title: The Key to Authentic Leadership”
Celebrating Losar Today: Embrace Change, Wisdom, and New Beginnings
Losar, the Tibetan New Year, is a time of fresh beginnings, reflection, and renewal. Rooted in ancient traditions, this celebration marks not just the start of a new year but an opportunity for deep spiritual transformation. As we step into this new cycle today, we are reminded of the impermanence and ever-changing nature of life.Continue reading “Celebrating Losar Today: Embrace Change, Wisdom, and New Beginnings”
Outer Circumstances Need Not Confine Us; Profound Freedom Lies Within
We are not trapped by our circumstances, nor by the thoughts and emotions that surge through us. The key lies in using our intelligence to explore the mind and discover that the solution to our suffering exists within us. Training in equanimity means allowing thoughts and feelings to arise and pass without clinging to orContinue reading “Outer Circumstances Need Not Confine Us; Profound Freedom Lies Within”
Finding Freedom:Dancing Towards Liberation
My journey into spirituality began at the ripe age of 13. Amid school obligations and the budding whispers of an artistic calling, Buddhism tiptoed into my life, quietly laying the groundwork for a transformation that would redefine my connection to the world. At the age of 15, choosing to embrace vegetarianism was a subtle stepContinue reading “Finding Freedom:Dancing Towards Liberation”
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