We settle together, then follow the outbreath.

I lived the Native Path for many years in this life. And, although my arms can’t drum anymore or my body be embraced by a Sweat Lodge and its Song, my heart is the Drum’s song in my life. We … Continue reading →

This week in the U.S is one of many mixed emotions. In addition to personal Thanksgiving joys and stresses, there is the fact that for the Indigenous First People of this land, this week is one of mourning as well … Continue reading →

A seed is its own full potential. If supportive conditions prevail, that seed or acorn or pinecone will unfailingly mature into its full potential. We are the same. Our full potential, our full glory of expression, is within. It can’t … Continue reading →

Breath is life. Being born includes the first inhalation being taken of this incarnation. Death will be with the last exhalation. Yet, there is a deeper aspect of these two facts: with each in-breath we are freshly reincarnating; with each … Continue reading →

“May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.” What kind of happiness is referenced here? personal happiness that inflicts harm on others? political happiness to win an election using dishonesty to do so? the happiness of a dessert … Continue reading →

As you breathe this current breath remember that it is shared. Shared with you by plants, shared with all beings. Our entire existence is completely due to sharing. Let’s think on it, then meditate.

Have confidence in humanity during these times of challenge. Each of us has changed for the better, having made aspiration and effort. Well, “all beings are equal to myself.”

The sight of a rainbow, the joy with a newborn child, a birdsong carried on the breeze, these elicit delight from us. No matter where we are on this planet, what continent we hail from or live in, delight in … Continue reading →

My confidence in you as a person who cares and takes responsibility is unshakeable.