Monthly Archives: April 2015

When my nephew Drew was 2 years old, I helped him put together a puzzle that was a little bit beyond his cognitive development. He was having a hard time getting the pieces oriented in the right way. So with … Continue reading →

I mentioned to some Ananda friends that I had a dental appointment for a filling that afternoon. I said I couldn’t have Novocain because of a drug interaction problem. They teased me that I’d have to go without painkillers the … Continue reading →

When a loved one dies, we are likely to feel both the sadness of loss as well as grateful memories of many happy experiences together. Sometimes, we also feel regret: why wasn’t I more patient or understanding or insightful? We … Continue reading →

A good friend recently came to visit me here at Ananda Village. He is a spiritual seeker and world traveler, and returning to our community he made a remark that struck me. “I hope you leave here often enough that … Continue reading →