“What If” Thinking – Don’t Do It
If you want to practice mindfulness, one of the worst things you can do is engage in “what if” thinking.
Your Freedom To Choose
At each moment, as people in an open society, we have the freedom to choose our actions. Every action we take builds on the previous. For example, if on a regular basis, you act with integrity and honesty, after a while, this becomes part of your character. It becomes difficult to act otherwise. Similarly, when …
Hold Both Truth & Joy
This is the sermon I delivered on Rosh Hashanah at the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County in 2019. People asked to read it – so here it is: Rabbi Alan Lew, of blessed memory, writes that the High Holy Days season promises nothing less than total personal transformation – IF we do the work, and …
Add Kindness To This World Today
When the world at large feels harsh, you have a choice. You can either amplify that energy, or you can add kindness. This week has been filled with ugly racism, directed to people who have given their lives to public service. We have read about citizens and children treated inhumanely at our border. We even …
Lovingkindness Practice for Self & Others
Lovingkindness practice can be learned as a way to increase self-compassion. It also helps soften feelings of anger toward others.
