Andy’s Meditation Blog
THE BUDDHA’S FIVE REMEMBRANCES
(Thich Nhat Hanh’s version) I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old. I am of the nature [...]
Cotton Balls Softly Touching My Heart: Andy’s Retreat Experience, Forest Refuge, March 2022
Joy and Beauty I knew I was ready and excited for this month-long retreat at the Forest Refuge when I found myself dancing to [...]
The Sixth Awakening Factor Concentration
Why is Concentration Important? "For one who develops in concentration, one can expect to develop in wisdom.” The Buddha Concentration makes us happy. [...]
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Helping Meditation Practitioners
Walking to Connection? This heart of ours is filled with joy when connecting with others. We can be challenged by vulnerability and closeness, [...]
Let’s Play Nice: How Can We Smooth Out Our Rough Edges
Let’s Play Nice: How Can We Smooth Out Our Rough Edges All of us have been touched by warm and fulfilling connections to [...]
The First Step on the Path of Freedom and Happiness Depends on How You See It!
We want to be happy. Consistently happy! We all know that some of the ways that we are looking for happiness are flawed. [...]
Meditation Myths
Meditation Myths “I tried meditation, I couldn’t do it. There were too many thoughts, I couldn’t stop thinking.” This attitude assumes that pure [...]
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