This Is Why We Practice

This Is Why We Practice

In the wake of adversity, from an act of terrorism to a devastating tsunami or earthquake, some journalist somewhere in the world asks the revered spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, what are we to do? How do people cope? How should they respond in the face of such...
Exceptions to My Easy-Big Rule

Exceptions to My Easy-Big Rule

A few weeks ago, I wrote to you about a rule that I often remind myself of: “If it’s easy, it won’t be big. If it’s big, it won’t be easy.” My so-called Easy-Big Rule is a grounding reminder that in the landscape of creating change, doing good in the...
Busy is Not a Story

Busy is Not a Story

There’s a power and a potency to redefining the minutia of everyday life. When I was younger, I felt differently. I was spiteful of that day-to-day minutia. Daily rhythms and weekly repetitions felt like distractions from the dreams I desperately desired. Simple...