Monk Notes
The Underestimated Urgency of Gratitude
It is rare to feel an urgency around gratitude. For most of us, it holds a steady place in the nice to have category, an aspirational quality that we sense...
The Underestimated Urgency of Gratitude
It is rare to feel an urgency around gratitude. For most of us, it holds a steady place in the nice to have category, an aspirational quality that we sense...
The Voices at Your Inner Table
We think of ourselves as being a monolith, a solitary individual with a particular set of values, priorities, and ways of relating to the world. But if you listen to...
The Voices at Your Inner Table
We think of ourselves as being a monolith, a solitary individual with a particular set of values, priorities, and ways of relating to the world. But if you listen to...
The Impossibility of Saving Time
For the past two months, I’ve been tracking my time. As in, all my time. I start out my day by projecting out how I will intentionally spend each hour...
The Impossibility of Saving Time
For the past two months, I’ve been tracking my time. As in, all my time. I start out my day by projecting out how I will intentionally spend each hour...
Who Do You Inspire?
When asked who or what inspires us, we typically think of things that evoke positivity and encourage momentous change. Motivational speakers, uplifting movies, public figures making a difference — culturally,...
Who Do You Inspire?
When asked who or what inspires us, we typically think of things that evoke positivity and encourage momentous change. Motivational speakers, uplifting movies, public figures making a difference — culturally,...
The Practice of Anti-Mindfulness
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of perspective. If you asked 50 people what news network is closest to the center or what income level will guarantee happiness — you will...
The Practice of Anti-Mindfulness
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of perspective. If you asked 50 people what news network is closest to the center or what income level will guarantee happiness — you will...
You Lost That Busy Feeling, Oh That Busy Feeling
“I’ve been good. Things have been busy, but good.” This may be one of the most commonly used responses to the question, “How are you?” In a fast-paced culture, reflective...
You Lost That Busy Feeling, Oh That Busy Feeling
“I’ve been good. Things have been busy, but good.” This may be one of the most commonly used responses to the question, “How are you?” In a fast-paced culture, reflective...