Author Archives: Jeff

I often describe myself as small-U universalist, I\’ll read any spiritual tradition\’s literature if it speaks to me.  Mostly it\’s mystical Christians (e.g. Meister Eckhart), Sufis, Hindus, and Buddhists.  Broken Heart, Open Heart is published in the Buddhist section of Patheos and … Continue reading →

Stress is a killer. Both my wife and I were recently at the doctors for infections. These were not isolated events. My wife\’s doctor took her aside after the exam, diagnosis, and prescription and asked, \”What\’s going on? These look … Continue reading →

I have enormous respect for Josh Korba\’s writing. He\’s the head teacher at Dharmapunx NYC + Brooklyn. His critique of secular mindfulness teaching in Mindfulness is Not Enough is right on. As usual, ripping a practice or other bit out … Continue reading →

If your faith is not robust enough for jokes, puns, and other forms of playing with it, it probably isn\’t robust enough to get you through hard times.

If you\’re sure the world is coming apart, there\’s plenty of evidence it is. If you\’re sure the world\’s getting better everyday, there\’s signs everywhere. A Buddhist teacher defined humility as seeing things exactly as they are. It\’s a difficult … Continue reading →

There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through … Continue reading →

Much of what was isn\’t and much of what is is broken. This world is out of joint and I, I can\’t find my way to a better place. I hear the beat of dancing on the other side of … Continue reading →