I plan to spend most of the day working in bed today, as I really felt weak yesterday. I don’t have any appointment I need to rush off to, but I am going to try some stretching exercises. I spoke with Dr. Neuwirth today and found out for sure that the little 3 mm specimen was co …
“What are those little things we can do to increase our happiness? They won’t surprise you anymore than “eat less and exercise more” does. The main things are to commit to simple behaviors””meditating, exercising, getting enough sleep””and to practice altruism. One of the most selfish things you can do is help others. Volunteer at a homeless shelter. You may or may not help the homeless, but you will almost surely help yourself. And nurture your social connections. Twice a week, write down three things you’re grateful for, and tell someone why. I know these sound like homilies from your grandmother. Well, your grandmother was smart. The secret of happiness is like the secret of weight loss: It’s not a secret.”
– Daniel Gilbert, “The Science Behind the Smile” Harvard Business Review
Today, I very nervous. I am supposed to have the catheter removed and receive the results of the biopsy this morning. I even spilled the catheter bag! I only have to wait another hour though. Back from the surgeon! The preliminary biopsy report was NEGATIVE! Breathing in, Breathi …
It is helpful to start your meditation with a reflection on what matters to you. Some meditation students bring to mind an all-encompassing aspiration, while others focus on a particular intention for the sitting or the day. When you begin by asking your heart what matters, you are already on the path to presence.
On my 56th birthday on October 8, 1995, my wife had just completed orthoscopic hip surgery six days earlier. As a result, she was not able to make much of a birthday celebration for me. In addition, my son’s mother showed up just about dinner time with my son, so she wound up sta …
Imagine our whole species as one enormous brain, each person a single neuron. Every time you make a new connection with something you’ve never seen before, the entire brain (humanity as a whole) gains an insight or a creative idea. Who knows, maybe you’re the only possible link between someone or something that desperately needs mending and the forces that are desperately trying to mend it. Maybe your going on an adventure, with its host of unpredictable misadventures, is the only way to activate the link.
– Martha Beck, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
Today I woke up with a headache and a sore throat. The sore throat is probably a result of the breathing apparatus during the surgery, but I can’t explain the headache. I plan to spend much of the day in bed, watching the German Open Tennis matches. The phone has not stopped ring …
This is a friendly reminder, if you’re able to and would like to join, for tomorrow night’s Mindfulness In Healing sangha. I’m thinking of the following schedule tomorrow night:
7:00:7:05 – Welcome practice and check in
7:05:7:25 – Meditation
7:25:8:00 – Teaching and sharing; topic: Mental Formations
Here is a reminder for tonight at 7:00-8:00 PM.
Jerome Freedman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mindfulness in Healing Sangha with Jerome Freedman
Time: May 11, 202207:00-08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada),
Today was the surgery and Julie Motz was the angel over my shoulder! She arrived at the hospital at 7:00 A. M. and stayed until about 9:30 or 10:00. I believe that her presence was appreciated by Dr. Neuwirth as well. I am not sure that I can tell you exactly what she contributed …
Imagine our whole species as one enormous brain, each person a single neuron. Every time you make a new connection with something you’ve never seen before, the entire brain (humanity as a whole) gains an insight or a creative idea. Who knows, maybe you’re the only possible link between someone or something that desperately needs mending and the forces that are desperately trying to mend it. Maybe you’re going on an adventure, with its host of unpredictable misadventures, is the only way to activate the link.
– Martha Beck, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
I got a massage from Elyse this morning. It was the best massage I ever had from her in probably two years of seeing her. Today, I seemed more relaxed and she was more able to penetrate my tissues. In addition, she has very healing hands and really cares about me. She spent a lot …
A Buddhist would not hesitate to vote for legislation and political candidates devoted to peace, to undoing injustice, reducing duhkha in its myriad manifestations, healing society’s wounds, and preserving individual freedoms and the environment.
Julie is a sweet, lovely woman who really cares about people and their healing. I was immediately impressed by her softness and her energy. She seems to operate from a space of loving kindness and compassion. After brief introductions, we got right down to the business of healin …
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. —Buddha
When we examine any situation that’s causing suffering we find comparison. Why? Because suffering is possible only through comparing two things and finding one of them unsatisfactory.
– Cheri Huber and Ashwini Narayanan, Daily Peace Quote
I’m having a much better day today, thanks to a decent amount of sleep (perhaps!) I worked in the morning before my appointment with Leslie Davenport. In the session, we did a guided imagery experience of what was happening in my life at the present moment. The threat of the path …
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