Tag Archives: communication

Sometimes it’s easier it is to see the qualities in a rock than to find anything interesting in another person.  From a distance, most people are easy to admire.  And our inner circle of friends and family can be endlessly … Continue reading →

Mindfulness meditation makes us more aware of the inner conversations– those dramas that run over and over again in our minds.  We recruit people to play certain roles in these inner conversations, but when we look closely we realize they … Continue reading →

Carman was looking forward to seeing her high-school friend Bridget after many years.  After re-connecting by e-mail, they finally met at a small cafe for lunch.  But the excitement soon wore off when Bridget started talking.  She showed little interest … Continue reading →

For five weeks now my father has been in the hospital.  He’s frail and essentially paralyzed by Parkinson’s Disease, but he’s also a master of mindfulness.  And heartfulness,I might add.  So every hour I spend with him offers a new … Continue reading →