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Most of us can probably agree that the human brain did not evolve for rapid, repeated cognitive gear-shifting every 30 to 60 minutes. Some days, I suspect many of us are secretly drawn to the simpler life of hunting, gathering, making fire, and avoiding whatever wants to eat us. Instead, we are left navigating what is commonly called “context switching,” also known as task switching, attention shifting, or emotional recalibration.

So many of us think our spiritual life will start later. When things calm down. When we have more time. When we feel more “ready.” But what if it’s already happening? What moment today felt surprisingly ordinary and meaningful at the same time?

Panettone, Family, and the Holiday Head Game Along with making disparaging comments about fruitcakes, one of our most cherished age-old holiday traditions is being coerced into attending gatherings with family, friends, coworkers, or acquaintances. And then there is the anticipation of what those gatherings will do to our psyche, whether the experience will be revelatory or utterly chaotic. For many of us, especially with the more non-celebratory events, there is a feeling th

In my teaching, I always emphasize the importance of becoming aware of what you’re feeling and thinking as much as possible throughout the day — not just at work. All day! Otherwise, you’re basically on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, gripping the steering wheel for dear life because the mind (or ego) insists it’s the one in charge.

TLDR: Getting Started with a Meditation & Mindfulness Practice A general understanding about what meditation is and what meditation is not The benefits of meditation and some possible ways of approaching setting up practice Becoming aware of what thoughts roll though your mind throughout the day is extremely beneficial Find a technique that resonates with you 5W's and How: In these posts I'm going to do my very best to represent why I feel meditation and mindfulness are so