Our world feels chaotic these days. Within the span of three weeks, we’ve been overtaken by a highly contagious virus. This has led to quarantines, a lack of staple items in our grocery stores, and possibly loves ones who are ill. Admittedly, the speed with which our lives have changed…
In Buddhism, there is a parable called “The Second Arrow.” In this parable, the Buddha asks a student, “If a person is struck by an arrow, is it painful?” The student responds, “Yes, it is.” The Buddha then asks the student, “If the person is struck by a second arrow,…
Many of us worry about what our life purpose is. We want to know, “Why am I here? What is it that I am supposed to do with this life of mine?” Those are daunting questions. Frankly, I don’t think that they are answerable. The reality is that our life…
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with a nursery school teacher about the topic of inner beauty. She told me that when she saw children being mean to each other, she told them that they were being “ugly,” meaning that their behavior was ugly. I thought her approach was…
We all want to improve our relationships. Not only are we happier when we have good relationships, but we are healthier. Studies show that having positive relationships leads to less stress and a longer life. However, sometimes it is hard to figure out how to have good relationships with others. …