This just in: Smiling can makes you feel happier

Last week, I filmed the video segments for Meditation 101. Now if you’ve ever seen yourself on video, you know it’s kind of an adjustment! We look different to the world and on film than we imagine. And, as we’ve been editing the footage, I noticed something striking. When I am intently concentrating on something, [...]

An old dog teaches his human some new tricks

It’s an odd paradox, but when life gets busy, we tend to forget the important things. Maybe it’s because important stuff (you know, things like savoring life, making conscious choices, valuing our health, family, community, and our world) doesn’t scream for attention. It often doesn’t appear to have an immediate deadline. It sits quietly–enduring and [...]