Tag Archives: Tonglen
As You Step into the New Year
As 2021 comes to a close, I’m becoming more aware of what I’m leaving behind and what I want to take with me into the New Year. This year we’ve all had significant losses of one kind or another. We’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, compassion, Mindfulness, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections, Resource
Tagged breath prayer, centering prayer, chair yoga, compline, Contemplative Outreach, Esther Hizsa, Michał Koralewski, New Year, New Year meditation, New Year reflection, Pema Chödrön, Rachael Moore, RAIN, Revelation 21:5, self-compassion, Sherry Zak Morris, snow angel, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Tara Brach, Tonglen, Valarie Kaur, vegan food, walk away, Yoga with Adriene
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Letting Go of My Peace
I’ve never felt more at peace. For a while now, meditation, yoga, getting outside and eating well have been a part of my daily routine. I’m able to pause as I transition between activities with a subtle sense of returning … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, Prayer, Reflections
Tagged Cynthia Bourgeault, Esther Hizsa, John 14:20, Josefina de Vasconcellos, Pema Chodron, Rathtrevor Beach, reconciliation, Revolutionary Love, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The People's Inaugruation, Thich Naht Hanh, Tonglen, Valarie Kaur
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The Cave
Pain. Sharp, deep and relentless. That’s what I feel when I’ve been treated unfairly. I keep wondering why they did that to me? I can imagine that it’s hard for them to admit they made a mistake. If I confronted … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, False Self, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections, Spiritual Direction
Tagged Ben Sutherland, Cynthia Bourgeault, Esther Hizsa, forgiveness, Hurt, Josefina de Vasconcellos, Pema Chodron, PierreKarl Schnyder, reconciliation, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Tonglen, William Paul Young
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An Everyday Pilgrim 