Tag Archives: mind
Empty Mind?
When teaching ‘Introduction to Meditation’ workshops, I often begin the session with a question: “What do you think of, when you hear the word meditation?” A common answer is “emptying the mind.” Let’s explore this idea. Can the mind really be … Continue reading
The third dimension of a traumatized mind (or, how I ended up being a submariner instead of a pilot)
Visiting Israel, I found myself, one sunny day, driving by the Bakoom (the IDF – Israeli Defense Forces – processing center for new recruits.) The base’s sight triggered a forgotten memory from some 30 plus years prior. Post High-School, I … Continue reading
A reason to panic
Earlier this week I went to get a flu shot. Yeah, I am one of those guys, who, despite being green, yogi, and mostly vegan, do not subscribe to the conspiracy theory about vaccinations… But that is another story for … Continue reading
What is the meaning of this?
If, since his inception, either by divine intervention or by a fluke of the universe, man’s foremost question was, “who am I?” followed closely by, “what the hell am I doing here?” a third question humans frequently ask is, “why … Continue reading
Two cats in an instance
As mentioned on this blog in another post, my cats are indoor cats. I have described in that post how, the other day, I have mistakenly left the door open; an opportunity not gone unnoticed by the felines. Soon after, … Continue reading
The terror of breaking free
I have two cats: Tess and Ezra. They are rescued cats from a shelter. When adopting them, several years ago, we were asked to keep them indoors; i.e. in-house cats. I should mention that this is quite common, at least … Continue reading
Giving the mind a chance to catch up
I am constantly overloaded, backlogged, catching up. When I can, mid-day, I opt for a short rest; 6 minutes at least, 20 minutes typically, and as much as an hour if I must. I don’t really sleep, not as in … Continue reading
Fending off excuses
Early Saturday morning I felt like my entire body was revolting against the thought of heading out for my weekly Tai Chi practice. I had no particular reason for not going; just some minor body aches, a result of working … Continue reading
Nothingness
Guiding a meditation event earlier this evening, mid-way through the workshop I was able to slip into a meditative state of mind in an instant. Completely relaxed and peaceful, inwardly focused yet outwardly aware, I was, at some part of … Continue reading
The Anger Game
It is a curious game of the mind. A trigger brings about a wave of anger. Afterwards I watch my mind racing; like a player chasing an invisible ball, covering an elusive distance; empty miles on a treadmill. I find … Continue reading
Open Heart Energy 