gift giving & getting

It's Thanksgiving Day in the US - as the nation grieves the loss of an imagined future we held such high hopes for. Hard to count blessings in grateful thanks under the thunderous revenge rhetoric of Republicans hollering their hate and democrats spewing their disappointment. 

As the world quakes and crumbles in the wake of yet another Trumpian win - we are forced to root deeper in search of source and spirit. It is here, always and eternal - hard as it is to reach for and realize in the haze of too much smoke and mirrors of late. 

wonder | wander | world willfully puts together a gratitude list - as we mindfully recreate time honored traditions of thanksgiving. Remember those special moments when families gathered around the Thanksgiving table? 

fortitude of gratitude

In the practice and application of gratitude we revisit past memories, become mindful in the present moment, envision what the future holds for us. Each requires a different lens to increase gratitude with the right focus.

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can transform lives. Being grateful is more than just a list of the good stuff. Its feeling the emotions of a memory, a moment, an idea. 

We examine and reflect on the meaning and purpose of past experiences, enjoy peace in the present moment, and create a vision for a future filled with hope and possibility. 

mindful breath

We've lost another of our great guiding lights. The incredible Zen Buddhist teacher and activist, Thich Nhat Hanh died yesterday at his home in the temple where he'd been a novice monk in Hue, Vietnam. Thay as he is called by his students finally returned home in 2018 after decades in exile.

walking meditation with Thich Nhat Hahn

good vibes

Meditation

You’ve read the studies and downloaded the apps, but for those of us married to keyboards and smartphones, slipping into that mind-clearing state is easier said than done. 

Sound therapy may sound far-fetched, but an increasing number of urbanites are seeking out its restorative powers.