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Shy Guy Meets the Buddha

Reflections on Work, Love, and Nature.

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Why I’m on a Coffee Fast

Mindfulness means understanding the patterns I indulge in

Letting Go on a Rainy Morning: Three Short Contemplations

Thoughts from my private journal

She Told Me my Smile was Fake

On personalities; a poem; and a song I wrote

"You Talk Too Much"

Or is that judgment not mine to make?

Why Do My Feelings Get Hurt?

Expanding my understanding of self can soften the pain of rejection and criticism

Why Krishnamurti Said, “Don’t Read Books”

Also; Don’t Listen to Me

On Aging and Ageism

Why Older People May Feel Invisible and How Books Cultivate Tolerance

A Pretty Good Thing

When you look around and realize how good you've got it. This one is for book lovers and people lovers.

Jealousy vs. Exactly-As-You-Are

What I do when I notice a bad feeling is spoiling my day

Is My Entire Sense of Self an Illusion?

Even if it is, I still think this being-alive business is a real kick

Death and Memorials; Where's Your Special Place?

On memorial plaques, favorite places, and my first Substack essay