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A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)

I recently had one of those profound spiritual experiences that feels like fate—a turning point that shifts your life forever. This time, though, I was fully conscious of it while it was happening. Meeting a new teacher, David Ji, a Zen master, came at just the right moment. As I navigate recovery from a majorContinueContinue reading “A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)”

Embracing Solitude: The Gift of Self-Discovery

Imagine a human without friends. In the first half of my existence, I couldn’t fathom why so many older people around me preferred solitude. It was easy for a less experienced version of me to picture them as lonely or isolated, longing for connection. Society teaches us that friendships and relationships are essential for happinessContinueContinue reading “Embracing Solitude: The Gift of Self-Discovery”