by Kate | Jun 24, 2021 | Generosity
Good news: as we move into what we hope is a post-pandemic era, we each get to define what that looks like. Everything was disrupted. Now we have an opportunity to build back better (to borrow a phrase from our new president). What do you want to let go of? Where do...
by Kate | Nov 25, 2019 | Chronic healing, kind promises, Love
When we think about generosity, we usually think about giving things, including money. Having a generous nature when it comes to objects is helpful in a relationship, but I’m thinking of a wider definition here. Yes, I want to be able to borrow your extra umbrella,...
by Kate | Jul 15, 2022 | Surrender
One of the basic tenants of Buddhism is impermanence: nothing lasts. Everything arises abides, and dissolves. “Impermanence is not only to be overcome and endured,” writes Buddhist teacher Norman Fischer,. “It is also to be lived and appreciated.” It’s a simple notion...
by Kate | Mar 10, 2022 | mindfulness
The final of six Buddhist paramitas is wisdom. What a huge topic! Before writing about each paramita, I have read an article or two (or listened to a Dharma talk) to help me learn more about each transcendent action. Before writing today’s post, I listened to “the...
by Kate | Jan 7, 2022 | kind promises
Happy New Year! I am continuing the series I began last year on the Buddhist paramitas. The six paramitas are actions that we can take to bring ourselves and our world to sanity. The first three paramitas are generosity, discipline, and patience. (Links are to my blog...
