Human beings have likes and dislikes. When confronted with an experience that we dislike, we often do what we can to prevent, avoid, or minimize it. Whether it is an internal experience like emotions/sensations or an external experience like social interaction, if it makes us uncomfortable, we have countless ways to avoid it. What happensContinue reading “How Do I Develop Acceptance?”
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Why Can’t I Get Meditation Right?
Once upon a time, a young fish in a pond asked an elderly fish: “Where can I find the water? I’ve been looking all around for the water, and I just can’t find it.” The elderly fish laughed and said, “You are already in the water! You are surrounded by water, and always have been.”Continue reading “Why Can’t I Get Meditation Right?”
How Do I Practice with Uncertainty?
The human mind is very good at collecting and analyzing information in order to generate knowledge and understanding. Not only do we have a thirst for knowledge, we also crave certainty. We love certainty so much that we even figured out a way to be certain about how uncertain we are about something — confidenceContinue reading “How Do I Practice with Uncertainty?”
How Do I Work with Guilt?
Guilt is a feeling that we have done something wrong. It could be that we did something we believe we shouldn’t have, such as lying to our partner, or lashing out at someone. Conversely, it could be that we feel bad for not doing something that we believe we should have, such as not beingContinue reading “How Do I Work with Guilt?”
What Happens If I Don’t Let Go?
Long time ago, according to the legend, people used to catch monkeys by using a “monkey trap.” This monkey trap is created by putting a banana inside a very heavy jar with a narrow opening that is just large enough for the monkey to slip its hand in. Once the monkey puts its hand inContinue reading “What Happens If I Don’t Let Go?”
Mindfulness FAQ 