
The Promise of Well-Being →
The wellness industry, far from promoting lasting happiness, encourages a form of spiritual materialism that feeds our fears

To be nothing in order to be everything →
If we can loosen—even for just a moment—the grip of our identity constructs, then a horizon opens up, revealing new possibilities for being.

Discomfort at the Heart of the Path →
The spiritual path is not a comfortable, cozy approach to life. On the contrary, it lays us bare and shatters the little cocoons of comfort we thought we could build around ourselves.

Meditate or Put on Your Shoes →
Shantideva, the great Buddhist sage, said: It is better to put on shoes than to try to cover the floor of our lives with a soft rug.

What lies behind our desires? →
Behind our "I want..." and "I feel like..." statements lie deep-seated needs that, when identified, offer us the opportunity for a profound connection.

Why reconnect with nature? →
More and more studies show that a connection to our natural environment is essential for our mental and physical health. Why and how should we make room for nature in our lives?


