The Purpose of Meditation
I was out in the woods today, hiking with my dogs. I only saw one other group of hikers in over an hour and a … Read more
Mindfulness
Day 84: Short Book Review, “Why Buddhism is True” by Robert Wright
Over the last few weeks I’ve been working my way through Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright. The book was suggested to me by … Read more
Day 77: The Primary Draw of Mindfulness
I’m finishing up Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright. In the final chapter of the book, Wright takes a step back and over the … Read more
Day 73: On the Abandonment of Old Frameworks
At the recommendation of a friend, I’m reading Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright. Overall, I’m enjoying the book and getting a lot out … Read more
Day 60: Mindfulness Practice Update
Earlier this year I started a mindfulness practice. My goals in taking up mindfulness were not particularly clear. I had a general sense that I … Read more
Day 10: Lost in Thought
Several years ago it occurred to me that I was a lost in a non-stop flow of thought that was akin to a narrative just … Read more