Dec 6, 2007
In Minnesota, it’s snowing. In Texas, it’s 72 and sunny. I’m in Texas, remembering the thrill of walking in my neighborhood park after a 6-inch snowfall. Ah, winter wonderland — there’s nothing like it. But for this Minnesotan, 72 and sunny in...
Nov 2, 2007
A reader asked: How is it that you so often say exactly what I need to hear? It’s uncanny how often that happens. I actually hear that question pretty often. So I’ll tell you one explanation for why that happens. The intent behind these newsletters, my...
Oct 3, 2007
I have a book, 365 Days With Rumi. Today, October 3, has my favorite Rumi saying: Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. Are you breathing? 15 minutes morning and evening. You’ll find that field there, in your...
Sep 10, 2007
How Are You Doing? Are you breathing for 15 minutes twice a day? Are you breathing for longer? Are you drinking plenty of water? Feeling gratitude every day? Really, I want to hear from you. Take a moment to write so we can all know how you’re doing. A couple of...
Aug 10, 2007
Are you practicing gratitude during your breathing time? Here’s a way to deepen your experience. Prostrate yourself. By now, you likely know that I am uncomfortable in hot weather. I’ve never been in such hot weather as this summer in North Dakota! Whew. Well, it...