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No Expectations
There’s a classic zen story that goes like this: A young man approached a great master and asked to become his student. The student asked the master: “How long will it take me to become a master?” “15 years,” replied … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Buddhism, change, coaching, happiness, meaning, mindfulness, positive psychology, psychology, Uncategorized
Tagged aspirations, Buddhism, Deborah Ratner Helzer, expectations, Field Guide to Getting Lost, Kenneth Sheldon, Martin Seligman, motivation, positive psychology, Rebecca Solnit, self-determination theory, success, Tim Kasser, Zen
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A Deceptively Simple Practice
I’ve written before about my difficulties with a daily meditation practice, but since I’m increasingly convinced of the benefits of mindfulness meditation and other forms of mind training on health and overall well-being, I was particularly pleased to come across … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, change, coaching, happiness, health, mindfulness, psychology, yoga
Tagged Buddhism, coaching, health, Jim Hopper, Kripalu, meditation, mindfulness, motivation, Rumi, yoga
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Start Where You Are
I’ve been trying to get outside more. I love the outdoors, but the noise and congestion of New York City can make being out on the street pretty unpleasant, so lately I’ve been escaping to the roof. I’m lucky to … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Buddhism, clean, coaching, compassion, dirt, leadership, Margaret Wheatley, mindfulness, motivation, nonprofit organizations, Pema Chodron, rooftop, yoga
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