Rites and Rituals: Why We Need More

Rites and Rituals: Why We Need More

Well, another holiday is upon us. For us Canadians anyway. Thanksgiving is a few days away and I am wholeheartedly looking forward to spending some quality time with family next weekend.  It’s been a tradition in my family and there is something comforting about...
SHOULD EVERYONE PRACTICE YOGA?

SHOULD EVERYONE PRACTICE YOGA?

There is no doubt that there are numerous mental, emotional, and physical benefits that come with practicing yoga.  So I was surprised to notice a lot of articles circulating around the internet about hardcore devotees of yoga abandoning it for various reasons.   Some...
GRACE SONG’S LIFE AS A WON BUDDHIST MONK

GRACE SONG’S LIFE AS A WON BUDDHIST MONK

This interview is a really special to me. I grew up with Grace in Toronto and our families had very similar relational dynamics. The shared experiences when Grace and her sister got together with me and my sister created a sense of comfort and safety that was hard to...
WHEN NOT GIVING A F*** HELPS

WHEN NOT GIVING A F*** HELPS

While writing this post, I am reminded of the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Well, there are times I remember this in my mind, but not in...