https://youtu.be/v-YJfAbXKzc Since the time of my earliest memories, I was drawn to Native Americans. As a child, I would sit for hours and look at books with photographs of Native people and their ritual practices. At the age of fourteen, when I began to learn about traditional Native doctors (medicine men and women), I decided that, if ever given [...]
https://youtu.be/06JPVvdlVSs Many people who attempt to meditate find it a real struggle. Teachers across traditions have said as much for centuries—resistance isn’t new—but in our digital age it’s louder. Long hours, being “on call,” the constant pull to answer emails, long commutes, caring for children or aging parents… it can feel impossible to slow down and set aside time [...]
https://youtu.be/ckyZts38a6c Relational dynamics vary widely across cultures — something I’ve witnessed firsthand after living for years among Native Americans and spending significant time in China, India, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Everywhere you go, relationships carry a mix of positive attributes and dysfunction. Some nurture closeness and stability, while others create confusion and pain. Here in the United States, I [...]
https://youtu.be/_dUSyCaKBGk Let’s be honest — most of us are in a three-way with our smartphones. The relentless notifications, swipes, and endless scrolling feel harmless… until you notice how hard it is to sit with the person in front of you — or even with yourself. In this piece I take a grounded look at what our devices are doing [...]
https://youtu.be/OW_nkSPe_8I Many of us, even from an early age, carry profoundly deep emotional wounds. If we were subjected to abuse — emotional, physical, verbal, or sexual — if we were neglected, if we were bullied in school, if our love was rejected or left unreciprocated, we internalize those experiences. The hardships and rejections we endure don’t simply pass through [...]
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