Monthly Archives: January 2022

Walking with Thich Nhat Hanh

“Live the actual moment, only this moment is life…” Aran and I went for a walk this weekend and we stumbled upon a path on the side of a back road that led to a small tree. Underneath the tree’s canopy sat two painted porcelain dolls perched in front of a rock painted like a house. Beside the rock house was a cookie tin with a note saying hello, asking …

Why you think you can’t meditate… Or… That Time I spent a Month on a Hare Krishna Ashram

“I just can’t meditate.” “All I do is think.” “It just stresses me out more.” “It’s just not for me.” These are the most common things I hear from people who have either never meditated, or who are just beginning their meditation journey. I understand. I feel you. I see you. This used to be me.  The beginning of my meditation practice – The Hare Krishna Farm I’m gonna take …