Before they ever met you

The person who treated you hurtfully, who judged you, who disappointed you… Their responses to you were set in motion long before they ever met you. This is not about you. You? Now? Your influence and power lie in stopping for a moment and choosing your response. Note: This is not analytic philosophy or epistemology. … Read more

Return to the desired behavior without judgment

Perfectly expressed: Getting organized (or establishing new habits) is like following your breath when learning to meditate. We are taught that, when you notice your mind wandering off and straying from the intention of following the breath, you simply notice having done so, without judgment, and return to following your breath. What if we could … Read more