. At this point, I can confidently say that the practice of brahmavihara meditation has made me less judgmental of other people. But it would be wrong to say that I’m completely free of this mental habit (it is part of the human condition, after all). On rare occasions when I do judge someone, I … Read more

I never thought I’d become a Buddhist when I launched my mindfulness blog in 2017. It started as a secular practice: a few yoga classes during the week and daily meditation to soothe my mind. But as time went on, I noticed how good it was for well-being. So I decided to learn more about … Read more

I’ve already written about the worst and the best writing advice you can give to a beginner. But what lies in between these two extremes? The answer is the Golden Rule of Writing, revealed by writer and editor Charles Euchner in his altogether indispensable “The Elements of Writing: The Only Writing Guide You Will Ever … Read more

Dr. Mardy’s website is a quote lover’s paradise. It serves as a constant source of inspiration for my writing practice. I first learned about it when I bought his book “I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like,” and since then I’ve become a lifelong fan of his work. Here’s one of my favorite quotes from his … Read more