From Jess

“Aware of the suffering created by attachment to views and wrong perceptions, we are determined to avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. We are committed to learning and practicing non-attachment to views and being open to others’ experiences and insights in order to benefit from the collective wisdom. We are aware that the knowledge we presently possess is not changeless, absolute truth. Insight is revealed through the practice of compassionate listening, deep looking, and letting go of notions rather than through the accumulation of intellectual knowledge. Truth is found in life, and we will observe life within and around us in every moment, ready to learn throughout our lives.”

The practice of letting go of perceptions, letting go of preconceived notions and ideas is challenging but one that is essential to accepting what simply is. A part of becoming the observer is allowing yourself to do that without…

For the next few weeks i am going to be posting here about the 14 mindfulness trainings from Plum Village. These are also available on their website.

“The First Mindfulness Training: Openness

Aware of the suffering created by fanaticism and intolerance, we are determined not to be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. We are committed to seeing the Buddhist teachings as a guiding means that help us learn to look deeply and develop understanding and compassion. They are not doctrines to fight, kill, or die for. We understand that fanaticism in its many forms is the result of perceiving things in a dualistic or discriminative manner. We will train ourselves to look at everything with openness and the insight of interbeing in order to transform dogmatism and violence in ourselves and the world.”

Openness in the practice of opening, the mind is…

Here is a page from my all time favorite daily reader; the Tao of Joy Everyday by Derek Lin.

I’ve been adding some things to the App Store app and one feature is something that I’ve also added to my site as a daily check in/ tap in.

Each day a new affirmation, shadow work prompt, self love ritual and an oracle message will be revealed. This is up now and there has been a button added to the app for easy access.