Today is World Oceans Day—a day to recognize the life-giving resources the ocean provides, and a day for all ocean-related organizations to create a united front on social media to bring attention to ocean issues. In my last post, I discussed my capricious relationship with social media and its ability to both connect us with … Continue reading A message of Optimism on World Oceans Day
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What’s wrong with being wrong?
I feel like most of the suffering that we as humans create for ourselves originates with just a few misguided behavioral tendencies that become reinforced by society until they solidify into norms that lead us astray from our true fundamental selves. One of those tendencies is the habit of refusing to admit when we are … Continue reading What’s wrong with being wrong?
Food for Thought: The Brain on Meditation
'Life can be found only in the present moment. The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.' -Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of Understanding Eckart Tolle describes the concept of false sense of … Continue reading Food for Thought: The Brain on Meditation
Kristen Cheri Weiss 