In parts one and two of this series, we examined what inner peace actually means and the qualities of the warrior that are necessary to discover peace. In this post, we explore the nuts and bolts of how to actually live in peace. Inner peace sounds great, and we love it when it pervades our lives, but how can it be ...Read More
How to Be Curious
"If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?" Dogen, 13th century Zen master What a curious title – How to Be Curious. Isn't curiosity inherent to being human and completely natural? Why do we need to learn how to be curious? We are naturally curious from birth, striving ...Read More
The Warrior’s Way to Inner Peace: Part 2 – How to Be a Warrior
“The warrior's approach is to say 'yes' to life: 'yea' to it all.” Joseph Campbell In Part 1 of this series, “What is Inner Peace?,” we learned that inner peace is revealed when we receive all of our experience without resistance. The path to peace is actually quite radical. It means turning our attention inward ...Read More
The Warrior’s Way to Inner Peace: Part 1 – What is Inner Peace?
Google the phrase “warrior archetype,” and you will find magnificent stories of gods and goddesses from many cultures and traditions that highlight personal qualities inspiring us to thrive in the face of challenges. Warriors don't simply fight; they show courage, strength, and perseverance as they take a stand for ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #4: Accept Things as They Are
This is the fourth in a series of posts on Life Lessons from Our Elders. You can find the previous ones here (#1, #2, #3). I have seen older people resist the changes that aging naturally brings, and I have seen others receive what life offers them in such a gentle and gracious way. The lesson from my elders is ...Read More