Spirit Rock Meditation CenterAt her weekly meditation class, Sylvia Boorstein finds that sharing stories of those we love and worry about leaves her feeling kinder and more connected.
Sylvia Boorstein recounts a story to exemplify the suddenness of death, and how we must confront that reality.
It’s very easy to get annoyed, particularly with our loved ones. I’ve been married to someone for fifty-three years and in a close relationship with him for fifty-six. Sometimes that person makes a stupid remark that hurts my feelings, doesn’t know he did it, and barrels right on.
In this web-exclusive essay, Sylvia Boorstein finds peace with someone who voted differently.
In the midst of great personal pain and confusion, says Sylvia Boorstein, we can be alive to the momentary gaps where our minds change course.
Sylvia Boorstein on where safety is really found in a life with no guarantees.
Not every challenge – nor every thought – needs to be acted on, says Sylvia Boorstein. We could be happier just letting go.
Sylvia Boorstein on the struggle of adjusting to new circumstances. Dealing with that stress? Maybe it’s time to just take a break.
Photo by Manu Schwendener.“My heart riffs through a repertory of responses before I can think,” says Sylvia Boorstein. But she doesn’t mind—she’s glad to have a responsive heart.
Sylvia Boorstein on how the mind manufactures thoughts the way a popcorn machine makes popcorn-and what’s delightful about that.
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