My Life Philosophy in One Sentence

In the course of my ongoing self-growth work and spiritual practice, there’s one quote I come back to time and time again.

This quote is at the core of all my offerings, from meditation to coaching to being a friend.  It captures the whole journey so beautifully, concisely and simply.  It’s no exaggeration to say it’s my life philosophy.  Here goes:

“You are perfect just as you are; and you could use a little improvement.”  ~ Shunryu Suzuki

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Rethinking Progress in Meditation

1. Progress in meditation does not mean less getting lost in thought; it means being more aware of how often you do get lost in thought.

2. Progress in meditation does not mean being less angry; it means being more aware of how often anger happens.

3. Progress in meditation does not mean being able to overpower your feelings and emotions; it means more being more aware of their experiential textures and nuances.

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